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Shingles vaccine

… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … vaccine, Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … muscle soreness, fatigue, shivering, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …

Arsenic in drinking water

… water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. … arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. Impaired nerve …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel … weight loss You have constipation that alternates with diarrhea What are the possible complications? Possible …

Measles

… Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which … Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 cases) …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under … sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to … common complication of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for bacteria to grow. These … sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas … use of less disinfectant. If you have been vomiting, have diarrhea, an open wound, or any other infection or illness, …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… sometimes called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can cause blooms in a range of colours, including bright blue, … nausea, fever, sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle aches, mouth …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Document Vietnamese Visiting a petting zoo or open farm can be a fun and educational event, but any contact with … animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are … What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting …