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… be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. Insect bites are often itchy or irritating, and can also cause … effective insect repellents that protect against mosquito bites contain DEET. DEET repels mosquitos for a longer time …
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… causes it? People usually get rabies when a rabid animal bites them. People in Canada and the United States are most … many other countries are most likely to get rabies from dog bites. Bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes are the … even when you don't see an animal bite. For example, bat bites or scratches may be so small that you don't notice …
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… So it's important to keep protecting yourself against tick bites. Learn more Antibiotics Self-Care Take your … Drugs (NSAIDs) Fibromyalgia Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) …
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… avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention . If … protection, it is also important to prevent mosquito bites while you travel. What are the possible reactions …
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… Cancer Pain Decongestants Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) … and Other Throat Problems Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Tick Bites Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… to prevent Zika. But you can protect yourself from mosquito bites, especially when you travel. Wear long pants and … to prevent Zika. But you can protect yourself from mosquito bites, especially when you travel. Wear long pants and …
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… who have dengue fever should be protected from mosquito bites. If a mosquito bites an infected person, the mosquito becomes infected with … is common, make sure to protect yourself against mosquito bites. Here are some guidelines: Wear protective clothing …
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… by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms and hands. The bites can take one to two weeks to heal. Bed bugs are not … disease to humans. Some people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In … can have severe allergic reactions. Avoid scratching the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. …
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… upright when eating, drinking, and taking pills. Take small bites of food. Chew each bite completely, and swallow it … upright when eating, drinking, and taking pills. Take small bites of food. Chew each bite completely, and swallow it …
