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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… infection include: People who are taking antibiotics People undergoing cancer chemotherapy People who have other … wash their hands, sing the alphabet song Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry your hands with a clean cloth … washing hands frequently apply hand cream often to prevent skin breakdown. For more information on hand washing, see …

Toxic shock syndrome

… develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins (poisons). It can quickly … . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or on the skin of up to 30 per cent of people. They are also found in … TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… Shaking a baby is dangerous because they have fragile, under-developed brains. Their heads are heavy and large … about how to safely care for your baby. Make sure they understand that it is more important for the caregiver to be … close to your chest; your heartbeat may comfort your baby, skin-to-skin contact is favourable Follow your baby's cues …

Shigellosis

… of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … penis or sex toys. Use warm running water and soap Clean under the nail and keep them short Wash your hands often … treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in your stool or you are dehydrated, see your health …

Hepatitis C virus

… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing … Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will …

Syphilis

… another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: Skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore (lesion) or rash, … sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can … provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood vessels that increase blood pressure and make the heart work harder. In the long … the law to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment …

Genital herpes

… about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a … help with the pain Wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear Soak in warm water baths Keep the infected area …

Clean-up after a flood

… such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with contaminated gloves or items. You should wash … Flooding can seriously affect your septic system by undermining the soil that supports it. Disinfectants can … 2 hours should be thrown out and not refrozen. If you are under a boil water advisory, use bottled or boiled water for …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… In rare cases, it may be spread through small breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You … Workers and homeowners can be exposed in crawl spaces, under houses, or in vacant or occasional use buildings, such …