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… wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any wounds thoroughly with … other insects? Fleas and ticks are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out … with your health care provider if you have a flea or tick bite. Check your whole body for ticks, including folds of …
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… be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. Insect bites are often itchy or irritating, and can also cause … effective insect repellents that protect against mosquito bites contain DEET. DEET repels mosquitos for a longer time …
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… by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or … liver. For every 10 people who get sick, up to 4 will die. Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, … the disease. Yellow fever virus is spread to people by the bite of infected mosquitoes that live in the tropical areas …
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… from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The … high fever, or persistent vomiting; or Does not improve despite the use of an oral rehydration solution (ORS) In some … it is important to see a health care provider. Discuss your symptoms with them and remember to tell them where you have …
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… infection caused by a virus. It spreads by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is sometimes … contact. It can also be spread through saliva or spit when people share things like food and drinks. The … of the brain caused by a virus that spreads through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. Vaccination is …
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… not automatically cover pregnancy-related conditions or hospital care for premature infants Pack comfortable, loose … myself against malaria? Malaria is spread to people by the bite of a female mosquito infected with malaria parasites. … You should also be more careful to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about Malaria and how to protect …
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… be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in paralysis and even death. … given sooner if you get a dirty or major wound, including a bite. Diphtheria is a serious communicable disease, causing … in Canada. Cases are associated with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, …
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… half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization following infection with influenza virus. In … spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer period of time. What are the symptoms? Influenza symptoms vary from mild to severe, and …
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… is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms are present). However, HSV can still be passed when there are no symptoms (called asymptomatic shedding), but this is less … to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most people never have symptoms, or they are so …
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… Most people exposed to Listeria do not experience any symptoms. Some people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those … increased risk of getting a serious illness. What are the symptoms? Listeriosis can start with symptoms, such as: …
