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Norovirus

… norovirus usually get better within a few days. Antibiotics should not be taken for norovirus. Antibiotics only work to fight bacteria … who are ill and work as food handlers or care providers should stay away from work while they are sick and for 2 …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… you want to try rat poison, there are certain things you should consider: Set out non-poisoned food for a few days … rodents from living on my property? There are steps you can take to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food …

Molluscum contagiosum

… on the abdomen, groin, external genitals, buttocks or thighs. It can spread from one person to another or from one … until the bumps are gone. A person infected with the virus should not share towels or face cloths with others. Good … their own within 6 months. A person with lesions and bumps should try not to scratch them, and may even want to use …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending … At these visits, immunizations are given in the upper leg (thigh). Numbing creams or patches need to be applied to the … on the back of your child’s arm (B), half way between their shoulder and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and … hospitals and other facilities serving vulnerable groups should not sell or serve unpasteurized juice. Children on …

Gonorrhea

… the early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they are mistaken for a bladder infection or dismissed as a mild vaginal … skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting or passing HIV. What is the … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …

Hearing loss in children

… can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear … membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… treatment plant. A treatment plant treats liquid waste to a higher quality before entering the dispersal area. This … operation and maintenance. An owner of a sewage system should contact an authorized person to set up an annual … the system and the volume of daily sewage flow. Homeowners should consult an AP or the sewage system maintenance plans …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after … last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 … time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV infection. What are …