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Sun safety for children

… immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause … sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… By protecting yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related symptoms … workplace safety officer to find out what measures exist to reduce your risk of heat-related illness What are symptoms …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… Febrile seizures cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen …

Listeriosis

… meats Patés Hot dogs Refrigerated seafood products You can reduce the risk of listeriosis and other foodborne pathogens …

Impetigo

… daycare after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. This will reduce the chance of spreading impetigo to other children. …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… handled properly. This is called cross contamination. To reduce the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from …

Pertussis whooping cough

… the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of infection and the length of illness. …

Salmonellosis

… dough, some desserts, some sauces or homemade ice cream. To reduce your risk of Salmonella infection use liquid whole …

Shingles vaccine

… still get shingles after being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, including the type of pain that lasts after …