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Travellers diarrhea

… boil for at least 1 minute to disinfect it. Cool to room temperature in a covered container. At elevations over 2,000 … treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced … drinking beverages that will replace the electrolytes or body salts being lost. Use a pre-packaged oral rehydration …

Yersiniosis

… Use a thermometer to check the food has reached an internal temperature of 74ºC (165.2ºF) Use only pasteurized milk and … to run its course. Remember, the bacteria are still in your body and you can spread this illness to others while you are … (which may include drinks with electrolytes) to replace body fluids. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… be controlled by maintaining the correct disinfectant and temperature levels and ensuring adequate filtration and … is dependent on many factors such as concentration, water temperature, pH and contact time between the disinfectant … water including fecal matter, vomit, dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… environment. Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for … cool inside Turn on air conditioning (AC) if you have it. A temperature of less than 26°C is safe for most people Indoor temperatures over 31°C for long periods can be dangerous Get …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… risk of falling and maintain independence. 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity help …

Salmonellosis

… and meat dishes Cook meats and poultry to an internal temperature of at least 74oC (165oF). Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meat is cooked to the proper temperature. If turkey or chicken is cooked with stuffing in … the meat and the stuffing are well cooked to an internal temperature of at least 74oC (165oF) Thaw frozen foods fully …

Molluscum contagiosum

… as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. … of them. The bumps may become swollen and turn red as the body fights the virus. How does the infection spread? A … such as rings, studs, or piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have …

Campylobacter infection

… microwave or under cold running water. Do not thaw at room temperature Do not eat raw or undercooked poultry or meats … by using a meat thermometer. Measure the internal temperature of the meat by putting the thermometer into the … thickest part of the meat. You must achieve the following temperatures: The minimum internal temperature for poultry …

Urethritis

… that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, … such as rings, studs or piercings Store condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. Do not …

Gonorrhea

… is passed from one person to another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, … as the infection spreads to other areas of the body. In women, complications may include difficulty getting … such as rings, studs or piercings Store condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. Do not …