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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … infants) Sunken eyes Sunken soft spot on the head (if 18 months or younger) Keep in mind that infants and young …
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Travel immunizations for adults

… fatal. The vaccine is recommended if you plan to stay for 6 months or longer in a country where hepatitis B is common. …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… symptoms of CJD, the disease advances quickly over 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems …
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Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… usually occur within one week and last two weeks to 2 months. People with a weak immune system may experience an …
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Q fever

… burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms …
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Bacterial vaginosis BV

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Vaginal yeast infection

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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

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Swimmers itch

… waters in British Columbia, usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found floating …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… survive on surfaces like faucets and sinks for days or even months. Regular cleaning of these surfaces with a household …