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Sun safety for children

… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much … you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has … rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made from synthetic …

Travelling with children

… DEET or Icaridin in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant … vomiting; or Does not improve despite the use of an oral rehydration solution (ORS) In some cases, diarrhea may … fluids as soon as diarrhea starts, and consider using an oral rehydration solution (ORS). Continue breast or formula …

Quit or reduce vaping

… impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … chemicals and contaminants (such as heavy metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean …

Gonorrhea

… with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person with … 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 …

Chlamydia

… with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person with … 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 …

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 …

HIV and HIV tests

… like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a … following: always use condoms for any vaginal, anal, and oral sex; talk with your sex partner(s) about getting tested … HIV infection, you can take antiretroviral drugs (known as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP) if you don’t have …

Vaginal yeast infection

… Treatment for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting tablets into … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand …