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… are providing a safe source of drinking water. How can I prevent illness from cyanobacteria? To prevent illness from cyanobacteria: Follow advice from your …
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… Some new antibiotics may also be effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you … visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include washing hands …
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… people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at … Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/food-safety-pregnancy . Image … …
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… it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if … test can be done as your baby is asleep naturally, or for older children with a mild sedation Visual Reinforcement … they hear a sound Tests for children 5 years of age and older Pure Tone Audiometry Your child responds to sounds by …
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… be collected to make the diagnosis of rubella. How can I prevent spreading rubella to others? A person with rubella … the rash first appears. If you have rubella, you can help prevent spreading it to others, especially pregnant women, …
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… compound, carbon monoxide, is also present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, … and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or dried wood, not pressure … your fireplace. Do not let a fire within a wood heater smolder, especially just before opening the firebox Change …
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… handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and …
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… therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash … animals Bird cages: Keep bird cages and enclosures clean to prevent the build-up of droppings. When cleaning droppings …
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… put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have … only) Numbing creams can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there … if your child pulls them off. Put clothing over the area to prevent this. For more information on immunizations visit …
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… are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may … from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine … with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can reduce the risk of getting influenza and …