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Elementary school age children and their vision

… in the weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care … provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Blurred vision Headaches Red, itchy or watery eyes … discharge Squinting or rubbing the eyes Excessive blinking Difficulty finding or picking up small objects Covering or …

Q fever

… for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever … mistaken for a short-term viral illness such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection … Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show symptoms Take measures to prevent airflow to other occupied …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related symptoms or increased contractions it is important to speak … of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Unusual confusion and decreased mental alertness Feeling lethargic Difficulty speaking Unusual coordination problems Peeing …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… of our communities can cause health concerns. People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are … risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may include: Constriction or tightening of the … sulphur dioxide concentrations may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the …

Cervicitis

… through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of cervicitis can include: Changes in the amount … uterus and fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing …

Gonorrhea

… anal sex. Sometimes a person with gonorrhea will have no symptoms. Even without symptoms, the infection passes easily to another person. A … areas of the body. In women, complications may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or …

Chlamydia

… anal sex. Sometimes a person with chlamydia will have no symptoms. Even without symptoms, the infection passes easily to another person. If … chance of getting HIV. In women, complications may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer … can cause an ear infection Children are more likely to get asthma when exposed to second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke …

Pertussis whooping cough

… to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe and if left untreated, it can spread up to 3 weeks after the cough starts. What are the symptoms? Pertussis starts like a common cold with symptoms … babies, pertussis can cause periods of apnea in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, …

Tuberculosis TB

… have a weak immune system due to medication. What are the symptoms of the disease? Symptoms of TB disease of the lungs include cough (dry or … fatigue. If it has affected other parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health …