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… on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some … and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and help young children wash …
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… eye is red. Here are some good rules to follow: Wash your hands with soap and warm water several times daily. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Don't rub or …
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… products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and meat as if they are contaminated. Practice good hand hygiene, including regular hand washing, which can protect you from many infections …
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… that other swimmers do not become infected. Wash your hands well with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating or preparing foods. Dry your hands with disposable towels. If you are a food handler, health care worker or childcare worker it is …
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… when a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. Breathing may become irregular and slow, and a … can reverse slowed breathing within 3 to 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does … soon as possible by calling 9-1-1 , and be prepared with a second dose of naloxone if the overdose symptoms return. Is …
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… or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an … provider for early diagnosis and treatment. If you are a smoker, you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking. …
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… be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. Could handling a dead bird infect me? The risk of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild birds or other animals (dead or alive). …
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… people may only have pain in their joints, usually in the hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more … own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a child’s hands or a toy). A pregnant person who gets fifth disease … sneeze into a tissue or your shirt sleeve rather than your hands to prevent droplets from spreading to others. Put used …
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… and other people nearby. Can TB spread to others by shaking hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or kissing. TB is spread through the air when a … can be put in the regular garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or …
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… can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands often. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Do not share …
