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Mercury spills in residential settings

… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, … for instructions on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my … If you are concerned about any symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and inform them of your exposure to metallic …

Indoor air quality

… such as furniture, drapes and carpets, and in personal care products. Cleaning agents, paints, lacquers and … retardant for many years. It is sometimes still found in older homes or buildings. Asbestos does not cause a health …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… The symptoms are similar, although CJD usually occurs in adults between the ages of 45 and 75. CJD is not connected …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 years and over People with a compromised immune …

Tuberculosis TB

… may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney … symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if you have symptoms of TB … or want to know if you have TB infection. Your health care provider will do a TB assessment and order the …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy … during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. Does … effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception may …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some … to help it cool faster until it reaches 20°C (68°F) or colder Bottle the milk: Pour the cooled milk into the … a refrigerator to further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… can improve the accuracy of your test results. Your health care provider will let you know if you can collect the 3 … on separate days. Follow the instructions your health care provider gives you. How do I collect my sputum? To … Collect your sputum in the early morning unless your health care provider gives you different instructions Do not eat, …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who have travelled … to other individuals, especially in hospitals and health care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing …

HIV and HIV tests

… with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing needles, … 2 weeks. The second type of HIV test is a called a point-of-care (POC) test using a drop of blood taken from your … result is available at the time of testing. When a point-of-care test indicates that HIV antibodies may be present, a …