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… oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. … they contain. For example, butter is a saturated fat because it has mainly saturated fatty acids. Olive oil is an … fatty acids. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature while unsaturated fats are liquid. Unsaturated fats are …
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… shopping. You might buy foods you do not need if you shop while hungry For packaged snacks like crackers and granola …
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… pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can get syphilis, most people diagnosed with … may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your … lead to death. Untreated syphilis during pregnancy can cause serious complications, such as miscarriage, premature …
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… child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more … virus, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. Because the vaccine does not provide complete protection, it is also important to prevent mosquito bites while you travel. What are the possible reactions after the …
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… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV vaccine. … . Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. While most polio infections show no symptoms, others can …
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… Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced by Clostridium botulinum , … water. Boiling water kills most yeasts, moulds and bacteria while the high acid in the foods will prevent botulism …
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… . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to … contaminated gloves or items. You should wash clothing worn while cleaning separately in hot water and detergent. You should not wear footwear used during clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or …
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… is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported … may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average … Campylobacter to others in these settings. Do not work while you have diarrhea or vomiting. Do not return to work …
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… (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your … triggers reactions. They will usually occur within 2 hours. While rare, symptoms can take up to a few hours to develop. … redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, …
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… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect … fever, chills, tiredness and loss of smell or taste. While some people with COVID-19 may have no symptoms or only …