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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended for people with … with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Scrub all parts of your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse them under warm water. Dry your hands with … on the product label. Some dishwashers can sanitize, check the manual to see if yours does. Wash fresh fruits and … foods safe. Large or very hot items such as roasts or soups are difficult to cool. To help cool foods quickly: Use …

Gonorrhea

… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry …

Chlamydia

… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… water and soap Rub hands together briskly for at least 20 seconds or the time it takes to sing the ABC song. Do not … fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands well for 10 seconds under warm running water Dry hands completely with …

Young children and their vision

… eye doctor will show your child the equipment before the tests. The eye exam may check your child's: Eye health Eye muscle movement Ability … can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. For More Information For more …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… all parts of your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub your hands together to create lather. To … place it in the linen hamper provided Wash your hands for a second time before exiting the room Health care facilities …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… of your hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new HBV infection or if you have … and if you need treatment. Ask for a blood test to check for hepatitis C and HIV infection. Also ask for … or serious illness, and people born in 1980 or later. Check with your health care provider to see if you are …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your drinking … well or surface water source (e.g. lake), you should check to make sure your system still works properly. A … may have been impacted by wildfires include: Fires at, or upstream, of your water intake Changes in water appearance, …