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… altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is leaching … safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce …
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… Most people can get sick with influenza several times during their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best … that health experts think will likely cause influenza during the current influenza season. The vaccines do not … not known if the live attenuated influenza vaccine is safe during pregnancy. As a precaution, people who are pregnant, …
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… spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods … Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold Wash hands before, during and after food preparation Keep a clean kitchen …
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… to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from …
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… HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …
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… animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto … of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at least twice during cooking Cook ground meat, such as hamburger patties, …
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… through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D …
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… sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
