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… are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can also be …
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… Symptoms can develop within 5 days to 3 weeks after exposure. Public health is reaching out to known contacts of … calls to notify individuals of infections or possible exposure to mpox or other communicable diseases. If you … getting very sick. The vaccine can be used two ways: Before exposure to mpox The vaccine is given before you are exposed …
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… Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to regulate its own temperature and body temperature continues to rise, often to … breathing . A rectal temperature over 40 °C (104 °F) after exposure to a hot environment. Confusion, severe … Cool the person's entire body by sponging or spraying cold water, and fan the person to help lower the person's …
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… can cause changes in the level of consciousness include: Cold temperature exposure. It can lead to hypothermia. High temperature exposure. It can lead to …
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… think that any of your fingers might have frostbite? Yes Cold temperature exposure No Cold temperature exposure Have you had a major …
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… you think that any of your toes might have frostbite? Yes Cold temperature exposure No Cold temperature exposure Have you had a major …
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… cause scarring and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be … of the body cavity) What are the risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk factors …
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… into a newly built home. These symptoms can be caused by exposure to toxic chemicals. For example: Those weekend … Acrolein. This comes from heating cooking oil to high temperatures. It also comes from cigarette smoke. Tiny … in your house. Ask anyone with a viral infection, such as a cold or influenza (flu), to cough or sneeze into the bend of …
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… what sets off a crisis. But triggers include dehydration , cold temperatures, infection, stress, and low oxygen intake. Here … Dress warmly in cold weather. Try to avoid getting cold. Exposure to cold air, wind, and water may trigger red blood …
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… caused by VOCs depend on the concentration and length of exposure to the chemicals. VOCs include a variety of … to the liver, kidneys or central nervous system Long-term exposure may also cause damage to the liver, kidneys, or … in humans. Most people are not affected by short-term exposure to the low levels of VOCs found in homes. Some …
