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HIV and HIV tests

… request that your first name, initials and birth date be used as your identifying information when your results are … If you have an HIV infection and are sexually active or you use injection drugs, it is important to tell your sexual … transmitted infections by doing the following: always use condoms for any vaginal, anal, and oral sex; talk with …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, … your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands with soap …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or … makes the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be swollen. …

West Nile virus

… headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care … are many simple things that you can do to protect yourself: Use mosquito repellent – Applying a mosquito repellent to … bites. Check the product label for instructions on proper use. For more information about insect repellents, see …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was … have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, … has been found only in wild mice, specifically the deer mouse found across North America. Other rodents, such as house …

Sun safety for children

… on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, … many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and …

Travellers diarrhea

… contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. … suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated … the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use the bathroom without properly washing their hands after …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … and Climate Change Strategy: Water quality: Fire retardants used to fight wildfires Chemical contamination of drinking … the local water treatment system to work. They can also cause contamination of water after it's treated. How do I know …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … in Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your oven or stove as little as possible Do not point a …

Prenatal ultrasound

… by your physician, midwife or nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the … of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your baby. A … a transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal …