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… undercooked meat and seafood. In areas where mosquito-borne illnesses are found, use DEET insect repellent. Wear long … and food safety Contaminated water and food are the most common cause of illness in travellers. Don't drink tap water … regions. To prevent fungal or parasitic infections and injuries, do not go barefoot. Try to keep your feet as clean …
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… centre to learn more about how to treat the burn. Eye injuries in children Using first aid for a child's eye … assess how serious the eye injury is. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur … Burns and Electric Shock Eye Injuries Eye Problems, Non-Injury Objects in the Eye …
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… pregnant women, older adults, and people with long-term illnesses or with impaired immune systems that make it hard … and 6 to 59 months of age. Women who will be pregnant during the flu season. Children and adolescents (age 6 … vaccine. Cause The flu is caused by the influenza virus. Common classes of the influenza virus are type A and type B, …
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… than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank clean. Leave a … generous layer of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe …
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… of meningitis. They are: Viral meningitis. This is fairly common. It usually doesn't cause serious illness. In severe … mumps, tuberculosis (TB), syphilis, Lyme disease, and illnesses caused by herpes viruses. Not getting childhood … Headaches Immunizations Neck Pain Neck Problems and Injuries Seizures Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Joints and spinal cord Last updated March 1, 2024 It's not uncommon to have aches and pains in our bones, joints, and … of injury or illness. Learn more in this section. Hip injuries & problems Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older …
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… Overview Abdominal pain, or belly pain, in children is a common problem. About 1 out of 3 children are seen by a … have pain or cramping in the belly? This also includes injuries to the belly. Yes Abdominal pain No Abdominal pain … so he or she gets enough sleep. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… the episode. Some people will have only one seizure during their lifetime. A single seizure usually lasts less … before and right after the seizure? Did the person have any injuries from the seizure? No matter what caused the … mouth. Putting something in the person's mouth may cause injuries, such as chipped teeth or a fractured jaw. You …
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… time in a dwelling or other building that isn't well heated during cold weather. Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" usually affects the … cold items such as dry ice without protection. Cold injuries, such as trench foot and chilblains, may cause pale …
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… cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or still … may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has turned to …
