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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… cooking step Both weighted gauges and dial gauges should be checked for accuracy. Read the manufacturer’s directions … sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check seals. Ensure the rubber seal on the canner lid is not …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is … measures of water quality, such as pH, that must also be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pool chemicals should …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … cleaning. Can I spend time outside without wearing a mask? Check with your health care provider about whether you are …

Trichomoniasis

… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find … 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 …

Head lice

… does not prevent someone from getting them again. Regular checks for head lice can be part of a family’s hygiene … like a rash How can I tell if my child has head lice? To check for head lice, use the wet combing method: Wash and … glass may help you see Divide hair into 4 sections and check each section one at a time with a fine-toothed comb. …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by … 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 …

Urethritis

… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … 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 …

Cervicitis

… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … 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 …

Bed bugs

… and in walls, ceilings, windows, door frames and furniture Check entry points on walls shared with neighbours and … clutter Be careful what you bring into your house: Check furniture and bedding you buy from second-hand stores, … that your new mattress be sealed before it is delivered and check your new mattress before it enters your home How can I …