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… idea to take steps to lower your risk of getting mosquito bites: Use insect repellent when you go outdoors in the late spring, … steps to lower your risk of getting mosquito bites: Use insect repellent when you go outdoors in the late spring, …
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… Transmitted Infections: Treatment Ear, nose, and throat Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms Complications of Ear Infections … Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Strep Throat Tick Bites: Flu-Like Symptoms Treatments Central Vascular Access …
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… staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin in liquid and … from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The … between dusk and dawn, wear long sleeves and pants, and use insect repellant on all exposed skin. The most effective …
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… in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see … body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more information see HealthLinkBC …
Medications
… It is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common. Malaria … to prevent mosquito bites (such as by using appropriate insect repellents, wearing clothes that cover most of the … or well-screened areas, using mosquito nets and insect-killing sprays). Buy insect repellent before …
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… and chicks are often infected with Salmonella Animal bites: Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the … feet of all animals can be contaminated. For example, cat bites or scratches can cause Bartonella infection also known …
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… oil. Why It Is Used Some people use tea tree oil for insect bites and conditions like acne, athlete's foot, or nail … oil. Why It Is Used Some people use tea tree oil for insect bites and conditions like acne, athlete's foot, or …
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… affected by the Zika virus: Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. You should take precautions throughout … advice on how to protect you and your family from mosquito bites, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect Repellents and DEET . Women planning to get pregnant …
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… burn, surgical wound, or injury. An injury includes animal bites, human bites, marine stings or scrapes, cuts, and puncture wounds that are more …
Medications
… such as minor burns/cuts/scrapes, sunburn, eczema, insect bites, cold sores, or rashes from poison ivy, poison oak, or … such as minor burns/cuts/scrapes, sunburn, eczema, insect bites, cold sores, or rashes from poison ivy, poison …
