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… that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in … saliva, urine, droppings or nests of deer mice, may be at risk of catching the virus. However, the chances of this … Rodent infestation in and around the home remains the main risk for contact with hantavirus. Which activities put me at …
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… eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper … chest congestion after meals What to do to reduce the risk of choking or aspiration? It is important to make sure … place before meals Meals are supervised for someone with a risk of choking There are no distractions, such as loud …
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… U.S. and across all provinces of Canada. What is the risk of West Nile virus in B.C.? There are many species of … of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. is low and the risk of WNV infection in people in B.C. is considered low. … mosquitoes from biting or breeding will help to reduce the risk of infection with WNV. There are many simple things …
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… Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Allergy in Babies Peanut Allergy What Increases Your Risk You have a greater chance of developing food allergies … such as eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). You have a greater risk for a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … until all the blisters have crusted over. You are at risk for chickenpox if you have never had the illness and … vaccine. If someone you live with gets chickenpox, your risk is even higher because of the close contact. What are …
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… Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and Tests … ) may also cause glaucoma. What Increases Your Risk There are some things that can put you at risk for the different types of glaucoma. You have a higher …
