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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter … with VRE. Food can be contaminated if the person preparing the food does not wash their hands before making … with high doses of vancomycin-like antibiotics. Some new antibiotics may also be effective. How can you prevent …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular exposure to second-hand smoke can cause … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… RabIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing RabIg. These steps include inactivating and … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …

Molluscum contagiosum

… do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … studs, or piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Do not … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …

Food safety in child care facilities

… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to …

Toxoplasmosis

… of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking …

Pubic lice

… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … studs, or piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Do not … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …

Urethritis

… have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … studs or piercings Store condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. Do not reuse condoms Do … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a mild … severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and …