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… If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash the … as needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids … handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before …
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… (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, … the blisters break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, … and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails …
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… to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic reactions. Examples of symptoms include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How … moth 24-hour information line: 1-866-917-5999 Island Health Video: “Spongy Moth Aerial Spraying: Is It Safe?” …
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… or to any part of the vaccine Have shingles Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome … care provider. What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash with blisters. It is caused by the varicella … some people may experience pain, itching or tingling of the skin. Other early symptoms of shingles include fever, …
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… encephalitis (swelling of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been … it is not known if these are the result of the disease. The skin and nail loss is temporary. How is it spread? A person … your child may not want to eat or drink. If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, continue to offer breast milk …
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… up activities, such as using a computer or tablet, playing video games, or watching television. These activities can … rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To …
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… cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital …
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… cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital …
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… of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? Breastfeeding is the best way to reduce the risk of … sleeves and pants, and use insect repellant on all exposed skin. The most effective insect repellants contain a product … (such as Pepto-Bismol) to treat diarrhea in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth …
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… common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected … may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or … infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on …
