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Contains a variety of sources of information on infectious diseases for you or your family to use to learn about and manage these conditions.
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The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness about the
importance of protecting ourselves, our families, and our
community from the many infections that can lead to disease.
Included in this newsletter are lots of suggestions on reducing
the spread of germs and keeping our immune system strong
in our homes, workplaces, and in the community at large.
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The benefits of having vaccination programs to prevent infectious diseases from spreading far outweigh the very small risks.
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It is important for healthy people to get the flu shot because
the flu virus changes often and affects everyone differently.
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Currently, the avian flu in the news, the H5N1 virus, is the only known strain of bird flu found in humans.
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Washing your hands is one of the best ways to keep from getting sick and spreading illnesses. Here are other ways to reduce the risks.
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To protect yourself against the flu and help prevent its spread to others, consider getting an influenza vaccination or “flu shot.”
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The three most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Basic hygiene, such as handwashing with soap and water regularly, coughing and sneezing into our arms, are two very simple and effective ways of reducing the spread of germs.
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When travelling, a good rule is, if you cannot cook it, peel it, boil it, then forget it.
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Vaccinations provide individuals of all ages with immunity from many diseases, which also helps to protect the health of our community.
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In order to be effective, handwashing must be done regularly and correctly. That’s because bacteria, viruses, and other infectious agents are found everywhere around us: in our homes, workplaces, and the community.
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Everyday occurrences can spread disease-causing germs from one person to another. Germs are all around us in the air, water, on food, surfaces we touch, and within our own bodies.
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Rabies is a viral infection of animals that can be spread to humans. The virus comes from the Rhabdoviridae family and attacks the central nervous system.
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Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria or other microbes
to resist the effect of an antibiotic. This occurs because germs
constantly adapt to their environment.
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These websites will provide you with helpful information on infectious diseases.
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