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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… frustrated easily Cries less but may whimper or whine more Uses the word ‘no’ correctly or shakes head May have a … what you tell them to do From 18 to 36 months, your child: Uses 2 or 3-word sentences Asks for help using words or actions Can count and use new words Understands shapes and sizes Shows a range of …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was … have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, … has been found only in wild mice, specifically the deer mouse found across North America. Other rodents, such as house …

Sun safety for children

… on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, … many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and …

Travellers diarrhea

… contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. … suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated … the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use the bathroom without properly washing their hands after …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care … nipples aren’t cracked or bleeding Do not share equipment used for snorting, smoking or injecting substances such as … them in separate plastic bags before disposing them into household garbage, including bandages, tissues, tampons, …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … in Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your oven or stove as little as possible Do not point a …

Prenatal ultrasound

… by your physician, midwife or nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the … of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your baby. A … a transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal …

Campylobacter infection

… is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported … may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average … meats and other uncooked foods When cooking or barbequing, use separate plates and utensils for raw and cooked poultry …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… can contain different organisms, including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms can exist in the source water, … 99.9 per cent of parasites (protozoa), 99.99 per cent of viruses and all harmful bacteria. Most community water systems …

Hepatitis C virus

… and pipes Sharing unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis … appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% … for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) Use condoms and learn about the correct use of condoms Do …