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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… legal driving requirements. Cataracts progress slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change … help you see better. Your doctor may advise you that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If you have already had a complete series of rabies vaccine you do not …

Vaginal yeast infection

… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner … Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may …

Tick bites and disease

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed … ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon …

Clean-up after a flood

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a … However, it is important to remember that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact … until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …

Pubic lice

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the … the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … encephalitis virus, an infection spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who …

Toxic shock syndrome

… is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness that can often be life-threatening. … It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … it can occur in anyone. Only half of the cases of TSS are linked to menstruation. If you think you have TSS, call …

Swimmers itch

… hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) there is a chance … However, showering will not remove any larvae that have already burrowed under your skin What are the symptoms? …

Pregnancy and dental health

… health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, …