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Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … can begin suddenly and last 3 to 5 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated … is a serious and sometimes life-threatening, infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae . People infected may …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin … in the pool. Special care should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and lung damage. Always follow the …

Quitting smoking

… include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and … while vaping does not reduce your risk for smoking-caused illness. Vaping is not harmless. Instead, you may … This does not mean that vaping is safe as it can still cause harm to your health. It is important to switch …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this happens, blood … clots can form in the body and block blood flow. This can cause heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other … as garlic pills, flax seed oil, and fish oils) and herbal medicines (including herbal teas). Many natural health …

Pubic lice

… irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots … have any signs of a skin infection. Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my …

Trichomoniasis

… Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is … potential complications? If treated in time, trichomoniasis causes no lasting concerns. In men, it may be linked with … body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your …

Tick bites and disease

… the tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can … the tick straight off the skin. Do not squeeze the tick because this can force its stomach contents into the wound and … of an infection. Do not jerk, unscrew or twist the tick because this may separate the head from the body. It is very …

Heat-related illness

… if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains … affected person. Note that mild heat exhaustion does not cause changes in mental alertness. Consult a health care … are not mild, last longer than 1 hour, change, worsen or cause you concern, contact a health care provider. Call …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada … are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… device), the lungs and airways can become irritated. This causes symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest … in a thermometer) over a brief period is unlikely to cause symptoms. However, when inhaled over a longer period … Ingestion of elemental mercury is generally non-toxic because it is poorly absorbed in the gut. However, repeated or …