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Caffeinated energy drinks

… 200mg of caffeine per container. The same precautions for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. … Talk with a pharmacist or your health care provider before using energy drinks if you: Take medications or supplements …

Rubella

… the ears and at the back of the neck may swell and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the …

Cryptosporidium infection

… usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … Wash your hands before eating and handling food, and after using the toilet, changing diapers, or touching animals Make … activity Always take a cleansing shower before and after using public pools How can Cryptosporidium be removed from …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A … Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse … foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory infection Eat very slowly (longer than …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, … or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… resistant to soothing and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit www.dontshake.ca and …

Mumps

… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or … of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for a swollen or painful jaw. Be sure to place a light towel on the jaw to …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am … HIV infection? You can reduce your risk of HIV infection by using safer sex supplies such as condoms when having sex, using safer drug use equipment and other measures. For more …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, … virus. Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness and cough. …