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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and … you choose to feed these products to your pet, handle them safely. Wash and disinfect all surfaces and pet bowls that …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do … you book your ultrasound, you will receive instructions on how to prepare for your appointment. For example, you may be … will a prenatal ultrasound provide? The scan will show different information depending on when the ultrasound …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… water or the juice is not pasteurized before consumption. How serious is this problem? This problem is very serious … or farm markets should not be offered unpasteurized juice. How do I know if a juice is pasteurized? Most juices sold in … Refrigerate unpasteurized juices and consume them promptly. How do I reduce the risk of illness? To reduce the risk of …

Typhoid vaccine

… the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, it is also very important to have good personal … same house or have sexual contact with a typhoid carrier How is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either … at home. The travel clinic will provide instructions on how to take the vaccine. It is important to follow the …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if … have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an area … that you can take to avoid exposure to Cryptococcus . However, you can be alert for long lasting or severe …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a shadow image How are cataracts removed? Cataract surgery is a "Day … be covered by MSP may help you avoid the need for glasses. However, these lenses may not be appropriate for all … cataract surgery recover with better vision than before. However, it will take up to a few weeks for most patients to …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend to … VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected … products away with your household garbage. Ensure you safely and properly dispose of them. Contact your local …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How is pasteurized milk different from raw milk? Pasteurized … eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk still occur and …

Shingles vaccine

… with a weakened immune system can also get the vaccine. How can I get the shingles vaccine? You can buy the shingles … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care … You cannot get shingles from someone who has shingles. However, it is possible for someone who has not had …