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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… of pain and swelling with redness at the site of a wound. Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you … wound. It can spread quickly up the affected arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – … sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given …

Malaria prevention

… syringes contaminated with blood can transmit malaria. A mother may also transmit malaria to her unborn infant. … Abdominal (stomach) pain Diarrhea Chills or sweats Shaking Fever Nausea and vomiting If left untreated, malaria may … the illness, sometimes months later. If you develop a fever within 1 year of your return home, or other symptoms …

Immune Globulin

… Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given … that affects the liver. Symptoms may include fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, a sore feeling … does not have symptoms, they can still spread the virus to others. Most people recover completely with no lasting …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … redness and swelling at the injection site. Low grade fever may also occur. These reactions are mild and generally … Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Salmonella Campylobacter Giardia Cryptosporidium Yersinia Other less common diseases include Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and worms. What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea …

West Nile virus

… with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if they are bitten by a … 3 to 14 days after being infected. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue and sometimes a rash on … have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very rare …

Travelling with children

… Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, closed-toe shoes, and loose-fitting, … Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese encephalitis Rabies Influenza (flu) When … available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… to your baby by: Avoid sharing toothbrushes Avoid licking soothers to clean them Avoid feeding your baby with a spoon … baby's teeth and cause tooth decay. Teething does not cause fevers. If your baby has a fever or diarrhea while teething, treat it as you would at …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth