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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to … without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines …
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… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. You may see lice and their eggs … into contact with pubic lice need to be washed with hot water or dry-cleaned. Use an automatic washing machine with …
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… of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, … mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot catch the disease from your domestic pet. In North America, there is no evidence … disinfect them with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice from …
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… Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of …
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… a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been … fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is quiet, it is also possible to hear rodents … to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food and water sources: Keep all garbage in pest proof containers …
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… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms may also …
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… and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can high-acid foods. Plums or rhubarb … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … The food being preserved must be rinsed clean using cold drinking water before canning. Use separate cutting boards …
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… pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … clothes and bed linens separately from other’s. Use hot water to wash, and dry items in a hot dryer. Tell your child …
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… after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a specialist for … drug equipment, such as straws, pipes, cookers, filters, water, needles or syringes Never donate your blood, semen, …
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… or treatment plant work? Septic tank A septic tank is a watertight, underground container used for receiving, … A failing sewage system can also contaminate local drinking water sources. This contamination could cause … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the …