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… children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can … low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease is a concern for pregnant women. For more …
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… for close contacts of someone with pertussis to prevent disease. This is especially important for contacts who are …
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… and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number … and properly disinfected to prevent the spread of germs and disease. To make sure the water is clean and safe, maintain …
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… food safer HealthLinkBC File #61a Role of pets in human disease HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting zoo and open farm …
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… and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower activity levels and avoid intense activity If you are breast/chest-feeding, try to limit your … person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider …
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… The amount of food they need varies based on their age, activity level, growth rate and appetite. It’s normal for …
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… locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a …
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… your baby is developing normally or if there are any major physical concerns Check on the amount of amniotic fluid … or birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical structures are examined, but the ultrasound cannot … ultrasound, your health care provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more … B is a virus that infects the liver. It can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). … hepatitis B have no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. You can spread the hepatitis B virus to others even …