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… cetuximab. Your risk may be higher if you have a history of tick bites or have a severe allergic reaction to meat (such as … medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease (such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, …
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… Viral infections, such as chickenpox , shingles , and fifth disease . Diseases. Autoimmune diseases , such as lupus and … ( jaundice ). Lyme disease , which causes reactions from a tick bite. Skin cancer , which may start as a new skin … Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Male Genital Problems and …
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… of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it flows … disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks). Side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin), a medicine … disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks). Side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin), a medicine …
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… closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, insect or snake bites, or infection from parasites Be very careful when … canals or lakes, which may contain parasites that cause disease Do not swim in the ocean if it is near sewage outlets or freshwater streams Animal bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a …
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… or people. Kissing bugs have that name because their bites are often found around the mouth. They usually hide … Kissing bugs can carry a parasite that causes Chagas disease, but this is not common in Canada or the United States. Itching from the bites can be so bad that some people will scratch enough to …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from … or spit can also carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed … If you or your child are injured: Wash and bandage bites, cuts or scrapes Seek medical attention if the injury …
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… See a picture of a bedbug . Bedbugs are not known to spread disease to people. But itching from the bites can be so bad that some people will scratch enough to cause breaks in the skin that get infected easily. The bites can also cause an allergic reaction in some people. …
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… or bitten by an animal. Breathe in dust that carries disease from an animal, as in a barnyard or a mouse nest. … pet. Clean up pet waste often. Control and remove fleas and ticks. They can carry disease. Visit your vet when your pet … pet. Clean up pet waste often. Control and remove fleas and ticks. They can carry disease. Visit your vet when your pet …
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… or outside, should be in good health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward children. These tips can … getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats and dogs. Use flea-, tick-, and worm-control programs. Keep pet areas clean. … scream or roll around. Animal and Human Bites Handwashing Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years …
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… is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … 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 …
