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Shigellosis

… the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see … and do not need medical care. In most cases, it takes less than 7 days to get better. Shigellosis can be treated …

Roseola

… has a high fever, a stiff neck, or is extremely sleepy, listless or irritable, take your child to the nearest emergency … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … before wiping it up Breast or chestfeeding is safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During … can resume breast or chestfeeding What can I do to stay as healthy as possible? To promote good health while living …

A better immunization experience for your child

… tone of voice Answer questions honestly, and use words that lessen anxiety - for example, "you may feel pressure, … hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … shows that the part of the brain that processes pain is less active when children are distracted during …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods … Wash fruits and vegetables as thoroughly as possible before eating them. However, washing may not eliminate the risk Be …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … without a known reason. 6 percent of cases run in families. Less than one percent of the time, CJD is passed to a person … (BSE). It is thought to be passed to humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more …

Salmonellosis

… 74oC (165oF) Thaw frozen foods fully before cooking, unless the food is marked “Cook from frozen”. Always thaw … foods sit for a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of … other foods that are not cooked thoroughly Be aware that eating raw or undercooked sprouts can put you at risk of …

Pertussis whooping cough

… 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What … of apnea in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, teenagers, and adults may not make … an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a … Let the food stand for at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods …