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Facts about chickenpox

… illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more serious. … woman with chickenpox can pass it to her baby before birth. People with chickenpox can spread the virus to others from … age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …

Roseola

… tiny droplets of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not … 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, …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most … sunlight. The rash may last for several weeks. For some people, the rash may not appear at all, or it may look … who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … influenza viruses and is given as a nasal spray. Many people use the term flu to refer to any illness caused by a …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know … programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were born in countries with high levels of HBV … is called an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most …

Heat-related illness

… to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C … through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your body to cool and return to its … Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased risk for heat-related illness if …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… eventual death CJD is very rare, but approximately 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be … out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … (BSE). It is thought to be passed to humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, … for free. The vaccine is recommended, but not free, for people likely to come in contact with or spread the … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with …

Spongy moth spraying

… spongy moth a concern? Spongy moth larvae damage plants by eating the leaves of trees and shrubs. This can lead to … products are used. Foray 48B® is not toxic or harmful to people, dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, or non-target …

Polio vaccine IPV

… workers, who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to … through work or travel, should also get the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of the vaccine. The first 2 doses are … with the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due …