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… sponge, it should be removed as soon as possible. Who is at risk of TSS? TSS from a staph infection can affect anyone; however, some people are at greater risk of TSS than others. Risk factors for TSS include: Past history of SA toxic shock …
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… water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World … water from asbestos-cement pipes is not considered a risk to your health. While it is also possible that water … to these types of droplets is not considered a health risk. Why is inhaling asbestos a health concern but not …
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… performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each year in B.C., 10 to 25 people … about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 … and treatment. If you are a smoker, you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking. There is no vaccine to prevent …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV … cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do not …
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… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make … includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic …
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… or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent … vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these …
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… However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you … know when your treatment is complete. How can I reduce the risk of giving TB to other people? To help protect other … you have been in contact with to help identify people at risk for TB infection. All information you give will be kept …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … the body, so make sure your child drinks lots of fluids. Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating …
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… about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not … been established. They may be similar to the MMR vaccine risks listed above. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also …
