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Travellers diarrhea

… contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms … contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it …

Mumps

… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … conditions are temporary and rarely result in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but …

Malaria prevention

… (stomach) pain Diarrhea Chills or sweats Shaking Fever Nausea and vomiting If left untreated, malaria may cause seizures, … women and developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering formula until your baby is 9 to 12 …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower … is very dark Body temperature of greater than 38°C (100°F) Nausea that is new or different than any pre-existing nausea … flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of consciousness Increased heart …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver … getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over … at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods are fully cooked and …

Salmonellosis

… Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may be severe, especially among at … become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected animals or …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… blooms look like and how long will they last? Image Not all blooms are easy to see. Some blooms can cover … water with cyanobacterial toxins include: headaches, nausea, fever, sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle aches, mouth ulcers and blistering of the …