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… on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by … 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine … speak with your health care provider. When should I contact a health care provider? Contact a health care …
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… travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or … to person through coughing, sneezing, or face-to-face contact. The vaccine is recommended if you plan to travel … recommended if you expect to have sexual relations or blood contact with local residents.You will receive this vaccine …
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… Years On this page: Overview Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the Home Safety … can cause burns. Talk with other caregivers about what problems could arise and how to prevent them. Practice … get together with their children for playtime and visiting. Contact a local hospital or religious group, or ask your …
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… choking, or burning. Physical restraints. Forced sexual contact or sexual contact without consent. This includes: … the breasts or genital area. Venereal disease or genital infections that can't be explained. Vaginal or anal bleeding … may include: Dehydration. Malnutrition. Untreated health problems. Pressure ulcers. Poor personal hygiene. Unsafe or …
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… Vietnamese What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus … person-to-person through nasal discharge or skin-to-skin contact. For example, when someone touches the rash and then … the rash, as impetigo spreads easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… eye or any other surface. Ask your doctor if you can wear contact lenses while you are being treated with this medication. If … eyes eye pain increased redness/swelling of the eye vision problems A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is …
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… A blood blister may form if tiny blood vessels are damaged. Infection can cause either a single blister or clusters of … . They can cause tiny, itchy blisters anywhere on the body. Contact dermatitis . This occurs when skin touches something … area may be a sign of shingles and may cause serious eye problems. Yes Blisters near eye No Blisters near eye Are …
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… listeriosis foodborne illness Listeriosis can cause serious problems during pregnancy. It's always important to store … also need to take these extra precautions to avoid listeria infection. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables by rinsing them … at risk for serious problems. Infection usually occurs from contact with infected cat feces or from eating undercooked …
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… will move to the front of the eye and press against the lens instead of the retina. You must avoid air travel until … the detachment affected the macula. Risks The most common problems after this surgery include: Scarring on the retina. … will move to the front of the eye and press against the lens instead of the retina. You must avoid air travel until …
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… page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the Home Safety … hungry, or emotionally drained or are having relationship problems. Other common causes of family stress include … get together with their children for playtime and visiting. Contact a local hospital or religious group, or ask your …
