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Molluscum contagiosum

… it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… is called an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most … spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body organs or …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be …

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 …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released by burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using … to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart … smoke is harmful to children with existing chronic lung conditions and asthma because it makes the health conditions …

Hand foot and mouth disease

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall … include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room …

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 …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… ear Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear An injury to the ear What hearing tests will my child receive? …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … away from home. Help your child avoid their food allergens. Eating even a very small amount can trigger a severe …