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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have … tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is … as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the … becomes infected. CPO infections are difficult to treat because of resistance to carbapenem antibiotics. Resistance to carbapenem antibiotics is a concern as they are used to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened and the toxoids … the ingredients in vaccines. Antibiotics – Antibiotics are used in some vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. … they contain. For example, butter is a saturated fat because it has mainly saturated fatty acids. Olive oil is an unsaturated fat because it has mainly unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fats …

Health advice for travellers

… head as little as possible. You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and … water. Ice made from purified or disinfected water may be used. Use bottled or boiled water for brushing teeth Make sure …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not fully developed. Proper …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, including the bacteria that is normally … decay can spread deeper into the tooth. The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying … Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, juice or …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious … pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male … with antibiotics, keep taking your birth control pills and use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, until …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and … tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many …