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… protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be … have mumps you can help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying home from school, daycare, work and other group …
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… you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West … There are many simple things that you can do to protect yourself: Use mosquito repellent – Applying a mosquito … more time in well-screened or enclosed areas. Consider staying indoors when mosquitoes are most active, which is …
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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when your baby needs more than just human milk (breast milk) or …
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… has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is safe to drink. If your water supply comes from … water advisory, use bottled or boiled water for washing and preparing foods that will not be cooked. Tap water can still …
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… for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check … and seafood. Sanitize all work surfaces before and after preparing food. For more information on sanitizing surfaces, …
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… know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies … ). You should contact your local health authority for further information ( … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and your
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… or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with … diarrhea and/or vomiting has stopped, or as instructed by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will …
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… disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and … Your health care provider will ask you to wear a mask and stay at home to decrease the risk of spreading the disease. …
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… headlights. These objects are safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … can attempt to clean and dispose of the liquid mercury on your own (see instructions below). You will need the help of …