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Low Back Pain Exercises to Reduce Pain

… Overview Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and … Overview Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and …

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome MERS

… to other countries. It's caused by a type of coronavirus that can cause a moderate to … a long-term health condition, such as lung disease, are most at risk for getting MERS and … spread of infection. Check http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/about/index.html for more …

Toxoplasmosis

… people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a … seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . … community should consult with their health care provider about whether they should be …

Foodborne Illness Toxoplasmosis

… birth may be born with serious mental or physical problems. A person with a weakened … birth may be born with serious mental or physical problems. A person with a weakened …

Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy

… For most people, it doesn't cause serious health problems. But for a pregnant woman's … toxoplasmosis. You can get the infection by: Eating infected meat that hasn't been fully … you use to prepare raw meat, chicken, fish, fruits, or vegetables. If you have a cat …

Allergies Should I Take Allergy Shots

… doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Summary Get the facts Your options Don't get allergy shots. Instead, keep taking medicine … try to get rid of or avoid the allergen. Get allergy shots along with taking medicine to …

Staying Healthy Around Animals

… especially if you are bitten or scratched. Salmonellosis . This causes diarrhea, fever, … especially if you are bitten or scratched. Salmonellosis . This causes diarrhea, fever, …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they … diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open … the garden to keep them out. Wear gloves during gardening and wash your hands after …

Animal and Human Bites When Stitches Are Needed

… or skin adhesive depends on: The type of biting animal. The size and location of the … or skin adhesive depends on: The type of biting animal. The size and location of the …

Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy

… that can spoil, such as eggs, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, milk, and other dairy … above] and cold foods cold [ 4°C (40°F) or below]. Follow labels on food packaging. Food … an infected cat has left droppings). Everyone should take steps to prevent food poisoning by …