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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… that doesn’t stop after going to the bathroom Stomach pains or bad cramps that won’t go away Unusual lower back pain or pressure Contractions that don’t go away when you …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… protects against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a weakened form of … the virus can become active again later in life and cause a painful rash called shingles. For more information on …

Pubic lice

… The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the virus on to other people. Without …

Health advice for travellers

… or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, …

Typhoid vaccine

… Possible reactions to the oral vaccine include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or skin rash. …

Tick bites and disease

… is Lyme disease. Borrelia burgdorferi, the organism that causes Lyme disease, has been found in ticks collected from … you. General symptoms of fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, fatigue, or weakness of the muscles of the face Skin …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse …

Travelling with children

… Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that … vaccine only protects against one type of bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene …

Rubella

… the ears and at the back of the neck may swell and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the …