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… BC Centre for Disease Control: Cleaning and Disinfecting …
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… drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants are available, …
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… than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. … with pertussis can be given an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year of age and …
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… and last 4 to 7 days. How is salmonellosis spread? The disease is spread through the “fecal-oral” route. Bacteria … of a refrigerator with meat and poultry placed on a tray to catch any drips. You can also thaw frozen foods under cold … infection. If cooked properly, these are not a risk Educate food handlers and persons who prepare food about the …
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… with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or a family history of it. Also tell them if you … with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or a family history of it. Also tell them if you …
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… your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease that makes it hard to breathe, such as COPD, … your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease that makes it hard to breathe, such as COPD, …
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… of major health problems in your family, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, or diabetes. What information … you carry with you? Always carry these with you: Identification, such as a driver's licence Who to call in an … you carry with you? Always carry these with you: Identification, such as a driver's licence Who to call in an …
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… lung conditions, such as pneumonia or inflammatory diseases, tuberculosis , or the buildup of asbestos fibres … Bronchoscopy is generally a safe procedure. Although complications are rare, you should discuss the risks in your particular case with your doctor. Complications that may occur include: Spasms of the bronchial …
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… to prevent dehydration. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor … to prevent dehydration. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… bacterial infections. People with asthma and other lung diseases need to cough. If an over-the-counter medicine … bacterial infections. People with asthma and other lung diseases need to cough. If an over-the-counter medicine …
