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HIV testing in pregnancy

… as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am … your HIV status is important information in planning a healthy pregnancy. Both you and your partner should be … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care …

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, …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children … years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can … supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, … get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine particles that have a diameter less than … diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by …

Lead paint and hazards

… that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual … learning disabilities and behavioural problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and … Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered …

Well water testing

… such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … and long-term health effects if they are consumed in high amounts. Other metals such as lead and copper can leach … levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information …

Sleep related infant death

… night and for naps) Babies who sleep on their backs are at lower risk than babies who sleep on their stomach or sides. … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … of your baby’s neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of the room …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… appear on the arms and may spread to the chest, back and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back or get … developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will … who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… children and people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB … contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers …