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E coli infection

… E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will be peeled or cut. Use a …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with … Public Health Agency of Canada: Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy …

Safe sleeping for babies

… early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any …

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 … with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and …

Travelling with children

… Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with … infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and landing, breastfeed or bottle-feed … travel vaccines depending on where you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By protecting … 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 …

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 … and smelting operations, mines and certain manufacturing plants. What are the symptoms of heat-related illness? The …

Campylobacter infection

… 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 …