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Childhood vaccines are safe

… I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, … autism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have …

Shigellosis

… of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The symptoms of shigellosis include … to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically occur 1 to … for children, the sick, the elderly, or other dependents should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food … by rodent urine or droppings. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has been associated with the inhalation of … you want to try rat poison, there are certain things you should consider: Set out non-poisoned food for a few days …

Water fluoridation facts

… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns such as Canada’s food … bread, oatmeal, brown and wild rice and barley Whole grains have vitamins, minerals and more fibre than refined grains. … amount of fibre you eat, drink enough fluid to keep your bowel movements soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre …

Tuberculosis TB

… feel depends on where the TB bacteria are growing. When you have TB infection in the lungs you might spread TB bacteria … have a weak immune system due to medication. What are the symptoms of the disease? Symptoms of TB disease of the lungs … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your …

Listeriosis

… Most people exposed to Listeria do not experience any symptoms. Some people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant … miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if …

Disinfecting drinking water

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of … wood stoves are installed and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or …