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Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers your … by shaking hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or kissing. TB is …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If … droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on …

Giardia infection

… infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with cysts. … in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are the …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … an allergy safe child care facility includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …

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 … occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most heat-related illness …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with voluntary coordination … out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The diagnosis can only be confirmed …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface … and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy backcountry hygiene. If proper toilets are not … moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical contact with a bat to your health care provider or …

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 … after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear …