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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first …

Syphilis

… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have … the primary stage, a painless sore can develop anywhere on your body that came into contact with an infected person. …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … . What does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty …

Toxoplasmosis

… ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box or after … or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk Touching your hands to your mouth after working in gardens or playing …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when your baby needs more than just human milk (breast milk) or …

Young children and their vision

… concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … have a family history. If you know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor …

Healthy snacks for adults

… At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … They’ll stay fresh for one week with the shell on Make your own trail mix and portion it into smaller bags. Combine … distractions. Put electronics away and focus on enjoying your food Avoid snacking straight out of the package. …

Asbestos When should I worry

… Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and … to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your health. It could increase your risk of getting a …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and write. It is important to have your child’s hearing tested if you ever have concerns that …

Giardia infection

… cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. … Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with …