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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… contains combustion by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a … Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion … wood stoves are installed and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you … nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the … well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether … with your health care provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub … treatment is recommended Shock treatment is a process for getting rid of the combined available chlorine in a hot tub …

Q fever

… Q fever is mistaken for a short-term viral illness such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after … to be around birthing products Separate indoor facilities should be set aside for animal birthing, where possible Keep …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. … making and serving the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, … effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from VRE. The most important thing …

Cryptosporidium infection

… is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan , visit … Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. What training should child care providers have? Staff should have the …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when to feed. … Your baby may feed a lot. Feeding several times close together is called cluster feeding. This often happens in the … baby and help your body continue to make milk. How much should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide how long to feed …

Clean-up after a flood

… a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it … dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …