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Iron in Foods

… Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … Oranges, grapefruit How much iron is in food? You can use the food sources table below to find out how much iron a food contains. You can also use the Canadian Nutrient File (see For More Information). …

Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of age and younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has …

Impetigo

… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …

Well water testing

… that only supplies water to one connection (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to … not be safe. Some contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested and found to be …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to console their crying baby and they … lose control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or overwhelm you. What is …

Scabies

… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … surface. Scratching can make the burrows harder to see. Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have …

Group A streptococcal infections

… and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These infections are … (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing …

Toxoplasmosis

… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … usually not sore. In some cases the infection can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is …

Arsenic in drinking water

… arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. Impaired nerve function may cause a ‘pins and needles’ sensation or numbness and burning in hands and feet. Arsenic can also cause skin changes, which include skin darkening as well as …