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… open sore(s), bandages, colds, ear/nose discharge or ear infections end Never bring food or drinks in the pool. This can create bacteria and attract pests Do not use breakables such as glasses or ceramic …
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… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. … completely with no lasting damage to the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take …
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… Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which … may also experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Although infections from other viruses may have similar symptoms, …
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… Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… non-perfumed cosmetics and toiletries. Scented products attract mosquitoes When you return home Anti-malaria … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … and serious complications, including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing … baths using disinfected water if it is in limited supply Adults can bathe using un-disinfected water, but they should …
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… is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear … breastmilk or formula in addition to ORS. Food Children and adults can continue to eat solid food in addition to fluids … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults . Image … Febrile seizures fever seizures …
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… for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to … such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), … Infants and Children HealthLinkBC File #71c Hearing Loss in Adults For more information on childhood immunization, see …
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