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The pregnant traveller

… to authorize the possession of these materials If taking oral medication or insulin, pack enough supplies for the … motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about medications that might help. How can I protect myself … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like … liquids Seating position Adapted eating aids and utensils Oral care plans Specific mealtime needs, strategies or … their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory …

Trichomoniasis

… from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex until after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Travel immunizations for adults

… with feces. There are 2 types of typhoid vaccine - oral (by mouth) and injection (by needle). The oral vaccine is a series of capsules you take at home. The …

Giardia infection

… Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected individuals. Fecal-oral transmission occurs when contaminated feces particles …

Cryptosporidium infection

… ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or animal. Fecal-oral transmission is when contaminated feces particles are …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen but this has not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… to depression, delirium, interactions or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or … cupboards 4. Have your doctor or pharmacist review your medications: Medications include prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, …