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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli …
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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 … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …
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… your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended … need more vitamin D? If you take certain medications or have specific medical conditions, your health care provider … suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which …
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… What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the … from 2 to 4 weeks or longer. Often you can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms can return after … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have …
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… Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of …
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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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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 be tested for …
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… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood … usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you …
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… elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow … their hands right after touching animals. Many children have been infected by touching pets and then putting their … face or your face People with weakened immune systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive … disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations …
