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Travelling with children

… travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … and water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, … sunscreen with SPF 30 (sun protection factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the …

Nitrate in well water

… and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … guideline levels of nitrate in drinking water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency … number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the HPV …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and … about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian. For more information about understanding and …

Giardia infection

… cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. … or handling food Wash your hands after using the toilet, changing diapers or touching animals Wash your hands before …

Cryptosporidium infection

… or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with … eating and handling food, and after using the toilet, changing diapers, or touching animals Make sure children, …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash … after providing care to a person After using the toilet or changing diapers After handling blood or body fluids After …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your child’s health care provider Provide written consent … about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian. For more information about understanding and …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There …

HIV and HIV tests

… of transmitting it to others. You can greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking … or rash. The only way to know if you have HIV is to have your blood tested. What is an HIV test? If you have been … to HIV, one kind of HIV test can detect proteins made in your body called antibodies, but this will not detect a very …