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Travel immunizations for adults

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your … is also a doctor’s fee. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a … contact. It can also be spread through saliva or spit when people share things like food and drinks. The vaccine …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… pasteurized and unpasteurized juice? Pasteurized juices have been heat treated to destroy pathogens (germs) and … contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or … greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults …

E coli infection

… There are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it … and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune … Whole cuts of meat such as steaks or roasts usually only have E. coli on the surface, which makes the E. coli easier …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who have: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get them. People who are not eligible for …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at meal and snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's role is to decide …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … This makes them a better choice for homeowners who have their own water supply systems. It also makes them a … evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to disinfect drinking …

Young children and their vision

… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … vision concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to …

Lead paint and hazards

… of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of … to use in areas accessible to children or pregnant women. When painting your home, make sure that the paint you use …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… environment for pathogens (germs) to grow. Germs can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause … symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an … the manufacturer’s recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are outside of the recommended …

Polio vaccine IPV

… who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to polio virus, … dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with … against polio, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …