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… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and …
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… or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking … your water and allow it to cool before using. Well water should be disinfected using the simple chlorination method. This should happen after: Constructing a new well Altering an …
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… activities (e.g., reading). Some people with cataracts get used to them and do not notice the change in their eyesight, … that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What … drops to help. What symptoms will I have and when should I call my doctor? Expected symptoms: Within 24 hours …
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… can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the darkening of the melanin in your … 98 per cent and SPF 100 blocks 99 per cent. Sunscreen should also be “broad spectrum,” which means it screens both … 30 lip balm and reapply it every hour. How much sunscreen should I apply? To get the best protection, you need to …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … can be taken for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of … in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g., Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If …
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… do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps … suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which … The table below lists some foods that contain vitamin D. Should I take a supplement? Food sources of vitamin D are …
