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… is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, … around the nose, mouth, and other parts of the face. It can also appear on any skin not covered by clothes, such as … itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How …
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… immune systems, such as those with certain types of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher … is, and whether you need to take extra precautions. How can drinking water become contaminated? Drinking water can … including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms can exist in the source …
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… dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and … birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? … sleeping, gently place them on their back. When your baby can roll over easily on their own from back to front and …
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… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … vaccine, Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is …
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… to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel … their own pattern. What causes constipation? Constipation can occur with: Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners …
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… that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are …
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… chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to …
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… Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood … immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people …
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… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … to another person. A person with a gonorrhea infection can pass the infection to others until they complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may …
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… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum … movements and redness in the anal area. For men, symptoms can include: Clear or mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain … – the tube that urine passes through For women, symptoms can include: Change in amount and/or colour of fluid from …
