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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria are spread through the air by people sneezing or coughing and by direct … also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The bacteria are …
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Manganese in drinking water

… Document Vietnamese Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why …
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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… health risks are still being studied. Ensure you vape outdoors. Avoid vaping around children, people with asthma …
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Tuberculosis TB skin test

… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs …
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Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… maintenance. Treatment plant A typical treatment plant uses air to help break down and treat waste. The waste is treated … to construct a new onsite sewage system, or alter or repair an existing one, must follow the Public Health Act and … of an authorized person (AP) to construct, alter or repair the system. APs includes professional engineers and …
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Safe sleeping for babies

… with or let a baby sleep alone on a soft mattress, couch, chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or … seat, a stroller, baby swing, or bouncer seat because their airway may become restricted. Do not smoke around your baby …
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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, bedding or soil. The feces can contain germs … waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread to people. For this reason, the public … and falling. At the end of the visit, change into a clean pair of shoes and then wash your hands. Put the dirty shoes …
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… materials are disturbed, sending virus particles into the air where they can be breathed in. In rare cases, it may be …
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Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria spread through the air when people sneeze or cough, or by direct skin-to-skin … also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. Pertussis can cause …
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Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… touching Pinch the tip of the condom to remove any trapped air and then unroll the condom to the base of the erect …