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Health advice for travellers

… to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses and a … to move your head as little as possible. You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose … but they can reduce the risk Women who only use diaphragms should male partners to use condoms as well. Avoid engaging …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good bacteria may be … are contact precautions? Contact precautions are actions taken by health care facilities to try to prevent the spread … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …

Vaginal yeast infection

… during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast … piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Do not reuse …

Arsenic in drinking water

… and select an appropriate treatment device. The device should be certified for the removal of arsenic. For a list … Council of Canada (SCC) accredited. The treatment device should meet the following standards: NSF/ANSI Standard 62 on …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if … also be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pool chemicals should always be used safely and stored in a locked location … Safe water quality . To help keep hot tubs clean, you should also drain and scrub them with a bleach solution. …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and … is ready for interaction and play and when they need to take a break from being stimulated. An environment with lots … to give toddlers a choice between several activities, play should be spontaneous and unstructured as much as possible. …

Insect repellents and DEET

… from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against … age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby … an insect repellent with 10% or less DEET. The repellent should be applied sparingly and not be applied to the face …

Urethritis

… #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … If the infection was sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice or … Dispose of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should check with local by-laws or authorities to find out …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system … pattern, your milk letdown, the amount of milk your baby takes at feeding time and your baby’s behaviour. It is best … For example, if a person has 2 alcoholic drinks, they should wait at least 4 hours before breast/chest feeding. …