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… breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the virus spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you … droplets or touch objects contaminated with the virus. The airborne spread of measles virus makes the disease very …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs … bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep …
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… Equipment failure and lack of reception can happen in the outdoors. Carry a map and compass as a backup. Is it safe to … skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping it with a pair of tweezers. Pull it gently, straight up and out. If its … (Blue-green Algae) HealthLinkBC File #52 Swimmer's Itch Outdoor safety, search and rescue prevention and …
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… you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a … been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an outdoor pool or hot tub that is exposed to direct sunlight, … PPM 80 PPM 80 to 120 PPM 120 PPM Stabilizer (Cyanuric acid, outdoor pools only) 30 PPM 30 PPM 30 to 50 PPM 80 PPM Min = …
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… that does not go away, sneezing, weight loss or diarrhea Outdoor cats can become infected with Toxoplasma from eating infected birds or rodents. If you have an outdoor cat, place a bell on the collar or give them a …
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… the varicella-zoster virus. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can become infected when you breathe in this air or touch contaminated surfaces. The virus may spread …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other … it spread? TB spreads from person to person through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, …
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… Blow their nose Cough or sneeze into their hands Play outdoors Play with pets or animals It is important to help …
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… by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can become infected when you breathe in this air or touch a surface contaminated with the viruses. The …
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… by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can become infected when you breathe in air or touch a surface contaminated with this virus. The …
