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West Nile virus

… which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for … – Applying a mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check … the gloves or bags Make sure you and your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces …

Travelling with children

… and young children should not receive some vaccines. Contact your doctor, travel clinic, or public health nurse … sleeves and pants, and use insect repellant on all exposed skin. The most effective insect repellants contain a product …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung … garbage. Ensure you safely and properly dispose of them. Contact your local municipality or RCBC (Recycling Council …

The pregnant traveller

… be advised not to travel to. For example, you or your close contacts may want to postpone travelling to areas where … needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your local travel clinic to determine any risks of … time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For more information For …

Food safety in child care facilities

… produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupes. Wash plates, … children in your facility and the types of food you serve. Contact a licensing officer at your local public health unit …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as needed Remove seeds or pits Cut grapes, cherry … Cook eggs until the yolk is firm Cook tofu Remove the skin and bones from fish and poultry such as chicken, duck …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared emergency plan. Tell your … Cash in small bills A copy of your emergency plan A contact list with important names and numbers of family …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… face Noisy breath Weak or no cough Greyish face or blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs …

Yellow fever vaccine

… by a virus. It gets its name from the yellowing of the skin and the eyes (jaundice) that occurs when the virus …

Tetanus immune globulin

… mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison …