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Malaria prevention

… At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the … If anti-malaria medications are recommended, you will receive a prescription. Some anti-malaria medication should be started at least one week before travelling. Make …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who have travelled … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from …

Spongy moth spraying

… based on the aircraft, weather and area size. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs in … but they will eventually disappear on their own. Residents receive treatment information through postcards, newspaper … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …

Cryptosporidium infection

… there is fecal incontinence and poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … can improve the accuracy of your test results. Your health care provider will let you know if you can collect the 3 … on separate days. Follow the instructions your health care provider gives you. How do I collect my sputum? To …

Mumps

… or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … record to see how many doses of mumps vaccine you have received.If you were born in 1970 or later, either 1 or 2 … vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be immunized.People …

Giardia infection

… also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who … treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You may be … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see … even a brief one, you should take them to their health care provider to determine the cause of the seizure. For …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed … How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new …

Rabies

… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health … can be captured, you can do the following: Contact a wildlife professional or pest control company to have someone …