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… that may have had contact with a contaminated wound or bandage. There have been a few cases of transmission of MRSA … contact with skin. Players of organized sports are encouraged to use their own uniform and pads wherever possible. … other patients and hospital staff from MRSA infection. Image … Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA …
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… daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? Within 1 to 2 days of being … source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? … or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out any food …
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… for you. This includes limiting sodium in cooked and packaged foods. Read food labels on cans and food packages. They tell you how much sodium you get in one serving. … for you. This includes limiting sodium in cooked and packaged foods. Read food labels on cans and food packages. They …
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… Food Safety: Preparing On this page: Overview Overview Wash … food that is covered with mould. This could cause lung problems. If food is very mouldy, throw it away. Place it a … food that is covered with mould. This could cause lung problems. If food is very mouldy, throw it away. Place it a …
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… Hospital Discharge Planning On this page: What … as on-site or by mail order or delivery. If there are any problems with using any medical equipment. How easy it is … as on-site or by mail order or delivery. If there are any problems with using any medical equipment. How easy it is …
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… find the best treatment for your headaches. How do you manage a headache? Stopping headaches You can try several … methods as soon as your headache starts. Have a massage to relax tense muscles in your head, neck, temples, … find the best treatment for your headaches. How do you manage a headache? Stopping headaches You can try several …
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… Virtual Colonoscopy On this page: What … at this time but may prove to be useful to: Detect other problems or diseases of the anus, rectum, or large intestine … at this time but may prove to be useful to: Detect other problems or diseases of the anus, rectum, or large intestine …
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… Change a Habit by Setting Goals On this page: Overview Overview If you've decided … want to quit smoking so that you can avoid future health problems. Or maybe you want to eat a healthier diet so you … want to quit smoking so that you can avoid future health problems. Or maybe you want to eat a healthier diet so you …
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… When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes daily … (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Heart Failure Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier Current as of: … (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Heart Failure Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier Current as of: …
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… Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. This can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems. But if you don't measure your blood pressure, you … can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other problems. But if you don't measure your blood pressure, you …
