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Giardia infection

… from a Giardia infection, you should not go to work or school. Do not swim in lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, …
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Indoor air quality

… spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause …
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Cryptosporidium infection

… control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you have a Cryptosporidium infection do not swim …
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Time for bed

… (SIDS). Babies are safest when placed to sleep: On their backs In their own sleep space In a safe crib, cradle, … or chestfeeding can be a great way to get your new baby back to sleep. If you do feed your baby in the night, keep … your baby by trying to play with them before putting them back in their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough …
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Sun safety for children

… Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing lightweight, … thighs and chest. Pay particular attention to the ears, back of the neck, tops of feet and the back of the knees. Be careful when applying sunscreen near …
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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back pain Nausea or vomiting What are the potential … a chance that the infection will stay in your body or pass back to you or your partner(s), and may cause health …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will help straighten the ear canal, and make a … petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the thermometer in …
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Gonorrhea

… partner(s) are not, the bacteria will be able to pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? Some people with … that the infection will stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your sexual partner(s) and cause health …
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Chlamydia

… and your sex partners are not, the bacteria could pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? Often people with … a chance that the infection will stay in your body may pass back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems …
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Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… of their head. During shaking, an infant's head moves back and forth in a figure eight motion. This rapid … reading, having a cup of tea, or taking a shower, then go back and check on your baby. Find someone to help you. Call …