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HIV and HIV tests

… There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy … like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a … risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking antiretroviral medications. These medications decrease the amount of HIV in …

Genital herpes

… virus (e.g., through kissing or sexual activity, including oral sex), even without visible herpes sores. It also is … and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the mouth (oral herpes) often called ‘cold sores’ or ‘fever blisters’. … outbreak. Dental dams can also be used as a barrier during oral sex. Talk to your health care provider about …

Sun safety for children

… of skin before applying the product more widely, or use a mineral-based sunscreen that contains zinc or titanium to …

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 …

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 …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… human milk if they’re growing well and have enough wet and soiled diapers. It’s normal for your baby to lose weight for … weight by 2 weeks and growing well. The number of wet and soiled diapers your baby has will change each day for the … drinks. Many have high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that may have risks for your …

Giardia infection

… water that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected individuals. Fecal-oral … The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor hygiene. These children …

Cryptosporidium infection

… ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or animal. … The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can also spread the infection … others. How can cryptosporidiosis be prevented? If a Boil Water Notice has been issued for your community water …

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 …