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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates of a … or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community group home for the developmentally challenged. Students training …

Listeriosis

… Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … level of consciousness and seizures. Symptoms of a blood infection include fever, nausea, vomiting and severe … poultry, or fish separately from other food items Return home right away after shopping so that you can store all …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… the area? We must respect the fact that the wilderness is home to wild animals. As visitors, we must do our part to … that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread … tick in a small plastic or glass container to submit it for testing through your health care provider. Put a cotton ball …

Indoor air quality

… People spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause … contaminants can come from both outside and inside the home. Viruses, bacteria, fungi (moulds), insects such as … for many years. It is sometimes still found in older homes or buildings. Asbestos does not cause a health risk …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through off gassing. For example, … by short-term exposure to the low levels of VOCs found in homes. Some people may be more sensitive, such as people … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, including …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… may need to be flushed and water supplies may need to be tested for bacteria and chemicals before being used. In some … need repairing and flushing to remove contaminated water Test affected wells or surface water (e.g. lakes, rivers, … . For water and food safety information when you return home after a wildfire, read Recover after a wildfire …

Pubic lice

… need to be treated as well. Other people living in your home do not need treatment unless they have shared your … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some … them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on how you …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible for a person with their … fluids and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during … as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think about include: Mobility …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to … B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. …