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… Condition Basics What are boils? Boils are red, swollen, painful bumps under the … from the infection form a pocket of pus. Boils can happen in an area where skin rubs. …
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Learn how to lower your fibre intake to help manage a medical condition or digestive symptoms, if recommended by your health care provider. Overview Most adults should aim for 21 to 38 grams (g) of …
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… water, don't boil your water. As the water boils away, you'll have a smaller amount of … water, don't boil your water. As the water boils away, you'll have a smaller amount of …
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56 Who is at higher risk from waterborne infections? People with very weak immune systems are at higher risk of certain waterborne diseases. This includes those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ …
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… time will have to be adjusted because water boils at a lower temperature as altitude … time will have to be adjusted because water boils at a lower temperature as altitude …
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69b Child nutrition series Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of …
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10 What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is sometimes referred to as 'beaver …
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Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having water that is safe to drink. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water …
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… boil water for at least 2 minutes, as water boils at a lower temperature at elevation. … boil water for at least 2 minutes, as water boils at a lower temperature at elevation. …
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48 What is Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most common symptom …
