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… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … immune to mumps and do not need to be immunized. What should I do if I think I have mumps? If you have swollen …
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… White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and …
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… or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. Reactions or … difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. What is the treatment? Cervicitis that is … If the infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are types of SA that have become resistant to some antibiotics that are used to … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to … that would come into contact with skin. Players of organized sports are encouraged to use their own uniform and …
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… Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care … constipation or make it worse. Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. …
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… 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). Most Canadians will have at least one type of HSV in their lifetime. While … blisters, cuts or broken skin on the genitals (external sex organs), rectum, anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice have been treated or killed. You will also likely see tiny … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… baby will be able to eat soft textures, even before they have teeth. This includes foods that are: Lumpy. Offer foods … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your … or muffin A quarter of a pita or other flatbread How often should I offer food to my baby? The number of times you …
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… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive … The Canadian Public Health Association The World Health Organization Should water supplies be fluoridated? Water …
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… knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express …
