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… at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use the washroom. Thoroughly wash fruits and … with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers and …
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… of the plastic bag (not inside with the sputum bottle) After you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. … results are usually ready within a day to 2 business days after they reach the lab. Culture results may take up to 8 …
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… how sensitive you are to them. Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the … do the symptoms last? A rash may appear within 12 hours after infection. The reaction may last from 2 to 5 days and …
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… infant; or inflammation of the inside of the uterus after vaginal delivery or caesarean section. What is the … of birth control, such as a condom, until your next period after completing the antibiotics. How can I reduce my chance …
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… have a brief illness with symptoms appearing around 6 weeks after they have been infected with the virus. You need a … be cured of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see …
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… an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply repellent 15 to 30 minutes after sunscreen. Products that combine sunscreen and … repellent are not recommended. Sunscreen can be re-applied after repellent Avoid or limit your time in the sun between …
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… Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA after touching surfaces with your hands. You do not need to … care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 …
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… In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can infect any mammal. In B.C., … health care provider or local public health unit right away After exposure to a rabies virus, it is crucial to begin …
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… before drinking. You should notice a slight chlorine smell after the 30 minutes. If not, add another 2 drops. Let the … does not have a hot or sanitation cycle, soak the dishes afterwards for 1 minute in a solution of 2 ml of bleach per … water, but they should not swallow the water. After bathing, wash your hands with disinfected water or use …
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… can spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread … Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. …
