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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… cyanurate) or add a stabilizer separately (such as cyanuric acid) to prevent chlorine breakdown from sun exposure. Too much cyanuric acid can create “chlorine lock”, which means the chlorine disinfection effectiveness is reduced. Cyanuric acid should not be used in indoor pools in most situations. …

Water fluoridation facts

… in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who … expect to have less tooth decay or other cavity-related oral health problems. Is fluoridation safe? Yes. Fluoride …

Reye syndrome

… How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin®) has been strongly linked to Reye …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… in your child’s mouth mix with the sugars to make a mild acid. This acid attacks the hard outer layer of teeth (also called … Association - Early Childhood Tooth Decay www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/dental_care_children/tooth_decay.asp . When …

Shigellosis

… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, and proteins, such as albumin and gelatin, …

Urethritis

… organisms that cause urethritis spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Cervicitis

… that cause cervicitis are spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has … rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made from synthetic …