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Rabies

… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … Some of the signs described above may have other causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, … escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has physical contact with a bat, consult …

Iron in Foods

… Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … Oranges, grapefruit How much iron is in food? You can use the food sources table below to find out how much iron a food contains. You can also use the Canadian Nutrient File (see For More Information). …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all … source of iron for your child. Here are some ways to use iron-fortified infant cereal in recipes. Oatmeal pancake … mg of iron. This amount will vary if other nut butters are used. Ingredients: 250 mL (1 cup) whole wheat flour 10 mL (2 …

Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has … make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making …

Impetigo

… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … to latex. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have … B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate forecasts of air quality for the next 36 … Workers in industrial facilities where sulphur dioxide is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People …

Well water testing

… that only supplies water to one connection (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to … not be safe. Some contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested and found to be …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among children who attend the … to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an …