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Vaginal yeast infection

… immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it … swimsuits or workout clothes; avoid excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of serious influenza illness is provided in …

Rabies

… exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and warm water under moderate pressure …

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 … example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can have a negative impact on the development of …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… people to health and social services Mental wellness and healing support programs and centres Peer support programs …

Water fluoridation facts

… issues. However, as with any naturally occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is …

Genital herpes

… touching their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or …

Salmonellosis

… environments. Salmonella can be found in a wide variety of foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, … surfaces immediately before putting cooked or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting … before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods that come from animal sources, particularly poultry, …

Listeriosis

… Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or become contaminated with Listeria , … (e.g., smoked or candied salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when …

Yersiniosis

… milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw … and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using the same cutting board or utensils. … bowl to prevent drips of raw meat juice contaminating other foods Always wash and sanitize cutting boards, surfaces and …