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Pertussis whooping cough

… vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact … spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe and if left untreated, it can …

Calcium and your health

… you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for … protect against meningococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …

E coli infection

… There are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it … 10 days. In some cases, E. coli can cause a serious and sometimes fatal illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) … before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the toilet as E.coli can be spread to others through …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… filters, water, needles and syringes Practice safer sex. Using a barrier (such as a condom) every time you have sex will help to reduce the risk of HBV and … or sneezing Physical contact such as hugging and kissing Using the same dishes or cutlery or sharing meals …

Immune Globulin

… before being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when preparing Ig to inactivate and remove viruses and … (blood clots) within 24 hours of injection, especially when large volumes are given. The risk of thrombosis …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria mostly found in soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in … and building materials for at least a few weeks before using. This will allow gases to be given off before you … carpets, furniture or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or …