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… evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health …
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… What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis … public health officials will investigate to find out the cause. If you have been infected, your local public health …
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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 … or to latex. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have … B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage …
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… not receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children … of age. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have … What is pneumococcal infection? Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria …
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… flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very … can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and inflammation. Regular or long periods of …
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… types of bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some water-borne infections can cause severe illness and even death. Water suppliers add …
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… is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden … food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after …
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… even on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor … many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and …
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… suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated … oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea caused by (ETEC) is available but not routinely recommended … vaccine only protects against 1 type of bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene …
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… babies is ready-to-feed or liquid concentrate formulas because they are sterile. If not available, use carefully … manage the flow of formula. Some air in the nipple will not cause a problem for your baby Gently burp your baby after … the bottle or put your baby to bed with a bottle. This can cause your baby to drink too much or too little and can also …
