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… in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for … in your family or household has scabies, it is likely that others will have it too. They may not have symptoms yet. For … scabies: Attends school or day care Lives in a care home or other setting where close personal contact is difficult to …
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… from person to person, except in the circumstance of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. … in gardens or playing in sandboxes that contain cat or other feline animal feces Accidentally swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground Other, less common, ways for people to get toxoplasmosis …
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… levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and impaired brain and nervous … when removing lead-based paint from walls, ceilings and other structures, or when sanding or knocking down a wall. … the area To prevent spreading paint chips and dust to other parts of the house, remove children and pets and seal …
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… considered more susceptible to inaccurate measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal … not always accurate so it is important to be watching for other signs that your child might be ill. Also, the degree … but rather the child’s behaviour, overall appearance and other symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, nausea, and …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap … fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the … within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal quadrivalent … fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the … is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with …
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… a feeling of tiredness that does not go away after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal … liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. … you need. Put the leftovers in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are …
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… SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … also be spread from sharing things like towels, bedding or other personal items with someone who is colonized or has an … admitting staff know. Steps will be taken to protect other patients and hospital staff from MRSA infection. Image …
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… approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. The aim of harm reduction … including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances Supply distribution and needle recovery …
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… to quit, ensure that you are not smoking or vaping near others, including near doorways, windows and vents. Dispose … smoke is to keep your home smoke and vape-free. Ask others to smoke or vape outside and then wash their hands, … may have additional rules that make parks, playgrounds and other public places smoke and vape-free or have smoke-free …
