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Gonorrhea

… the early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they are mistaken for a bladder infection or dismissed as a mild vaginal … last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …

Quit or reduce vaping

… cause harm to a person’s health. People who do not smoke should avoid vaping. However, for current smokers who are … is not recommended, so once you’ve made the switch, you should plan to gradually reduce or quit vaping. Smoking and … tobacco and vapes is referred to as “dual use”. It should be avoided as it exposes the user to more toxic …

Burns and scalds in young children

… The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a … when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check … with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not feel hot Use a travel mug with a screw-on-lid for …

Syphilis

… worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… prescription medication and behavioural coaching. These should be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is … If you smoke and want to lower your health risks, you should consider vaping rather than HTPs. There is more … do not currently smoke or use other tobacco products, you should avoid the use of nicotine pouches due to the …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… have a high water content and can help keep you hydrated Take a cool shower or bath or try a sponge or foot bath. You … you are breast/chest-feeding, try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no … who experiences more tightenings than usual in the abdomen should be checked by their midwife, doctor, or obstetrician. …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby iron-rich foods: At … foods Too much milk can fill up your child’s tummy and take the place of iron-rich foods. Do not offer more than 3 …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… operation and maintenance. An owner of a sewage system should contact an authorized person to set up an annual … the system and the volume of daily sewage flow. Homeowners should consult an AP or the sewage system maintenance plans … the maintenance plan. Owners of systems built before 2005 should contact an AP to develop a maintenance plan In areas …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… wood stoves are installed and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or … Make sure fresh air-intake vents are not blocked or covered Do not have air-intake … of Canada: Combustion Gases in Your Home – Things You Should Know About Combustion Spillage …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after … last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it …