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Burns and scalds in young children

… cool the burn for 1 minute, then cover with a clean, dry sheet and call 9-1-1 Never put home remedies, such as …
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Gonorrhea

… antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the … sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher …
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Chlamydia

… you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the … sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher …
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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… the alphabet song Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel Use the …
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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… have a greater chance of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit …
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Rabies

… a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally …
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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… mild influenza symptoms as described above. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can result in …
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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… date all home canned foods before you store them in a cool, dry place. Once the container has been opened, refrigerate …