Search Results

131 results found

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… Cataract surgery is common, safe, minimally painful and effective. No surgery is zero-risk, your surgeon will review …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… Vaccines are made with ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine … other ingredients in vaccines? To keep vaccines safe and effective, they contain ingredients such as aluminum salts, …

Sun safety for children

… leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause premature aging and … other products, have a limited shelf life and become less effective over time. Check the expiry date of old sunscreen … Standards for sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… treatment with vancomycin or other antibiotics that are not effective. How are VRE infections treated? If you are … antibiotics. Some new antibiotics may also be effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no …