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Arsenic in drinking water

… and burning in hands and feet. Arsenic can also cause skin changes, which include skin darkening as well as wart-like or corn-like growths. … hands or bottoms of the feet. Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… ease the feeling of pain by blocking pain receptors in the skin. Numbing creams and patches can be purchased from your … visit because the product needs time to numb the skin once it is applied. The time needed to numb the skin may vary from 30 to 60 minutes after it is applied. Be …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… hands long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry hands with a clean cloth or …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… soy beverage. They’re not recommended for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child is over 2 … little or no added salt Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain … spelt Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 helps keep nerves and red blood cells healthy. It’s only found naturally in animal …

Pertussis whooping cough

… death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths …

E coli infection

… include: Watery diarrhea, which in serious cases may become bloody Nausea Vomitiing Stomach cramps Mild fever The … cut. Use a scrub brush on fruits and vegetables with rough skin, such as a cantaloupe Avoid drinking unpasteurized … a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… to further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can keep in …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… For the smear, lab staff will look at some of your sputum under a microscope. If they see bacteria in your sputum, the …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It … also help your baby’s development. Remember to only have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid …