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Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … their health care provider about whether they should be treating their drinking water or using bottled water Cats and …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands … Outdoor cats can become infected with Toxoplasma from eating infected birds or rodents. If you have an outdoor …

Your childs feelings

… (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … bond that your baby’s brain and body needs to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems …

Group A streptococcal infections

… is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … see HealthLinkBC File #60 Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …

Campylobacter infection

… foods right away. Keep raw meat well wrapped and on lower refrigerator shelves so blood does not drip onto other … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …

Cryptosporidium infection

… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … drink unpasteurized milk or juices Wash your hands before eating and handling food, and after using the toilet, …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… were used should be checked to ensure that it meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. People and … etc.) to ensure it meets the water quality standards in Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. For more … -health/water-quality/drinking-water/canadian-drinking-water-guidelines.html For information on testing your private …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… The largest amount of chlorine on earth is in the oceans as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… front of the fan. Keep in mind that fans might not help to lower your core body temperature when it is very hot Turn … rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) … illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of …