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Salmonellosis

… in the feces of infected people or animals and can infect other people through poor sanitation or hygiene. You can … on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … as eggnogs, uncooked dough, some desserts, some sauces or homemade ice cream. To reduce your risk of Salmonella …

Quit or reduce vaping

… made of propylene glycol, glycerol (vegetable glycerin) and other chemicals. Flavouring ingredients include chemicals … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … ensure that you do so only outdoors and avoid exposing others to second-hand aerosol. Can vaping help me quit …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… seizures can happen with any condition that causes a fever. Conditions that can cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or … is more likely to have a febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children who have …

Shingles vaccine

… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The … plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What are the benefits of the shingles … soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other reactions include headache, fever, muscle soreness, …

Group A streptococcal infections

… anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is not connected to a municipal or … to the bottom of the tank and become sludge. Oils and other light material float to the surface, forming a scum … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The … smoking, or injecting equipment Are males who have sex with other males Have HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cancers of the throat, anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two other types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which … This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … you or your child drink enough liquids to stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the … first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as kissing, or …

Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B … at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical conditions, including: No spleen or a spleen that is not … old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is …