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… sharing. In rare instances, it can be spread by infected blood products. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver … can also be spread through saliva or spit when people share things like food and drinks. The vaccine is recommended for … Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) …
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… Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) …
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… may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually … or dark coloured urine; or If the diarrhea does not stop within 48 to 72 hours Travel Series Health advice for … Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) …
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… called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should … Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … illness for which your health care provider thinks testing is needed, or you have been in contact with a …
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… Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It … includes: The type of diet or texture-modified food Thickness of liquids Seating position Adapted eating aids … pureed, minced, and moist or soft, bite-sized foods, and thickened fluids. The food texture, fluid thickness and …
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… system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it … vaginal itching; vaginal discharge that is often white, thick, clumpy and odourless; this is your first yeast … and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually …
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… child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, including the bacteria that is … a bottle of milk or juice. The liquid stays in the mouth, bathing the teeth in sugar for a long time. Transferring … my child get teeth? Children have their own schedule for teething. Most children begin teething at about 6 months of …
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… Mashed avocado on whole grain toast Nut or seed butter thinly spread on whole grain crackers topped with banana … and applesauce Whole grain pancakes or waffles topped with thinly spread nut butter and fruit Lunch or dinner Brown … Spread smooth peanut butter or other nut and seed butters thinly on crackers or bread. A chunk of nut or seed butter …
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… can cover part or all of a water surface and can look thick, like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all …
