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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands … with hot soapy water. Change dishcloths daily to prevent the spread of germs. For added protection, sanitize … illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 years and over People with a compromised immune …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be … to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. How can I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV is spread through …

Pertussis whooping cough

… Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … with someone with pertussis can be given an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year …

Scabies

… or those who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Because adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you … information, speak with your health care provider. How do I prevent spreading scabies? If a person in your family or … where close personal contact is difficult to avoid To prevent further spreading, make sure to vacuum and clean …

Measles

… are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections … 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 … be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. How can I prevent spreading measles to others? A person with measles …

Urethritis

… by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are symptoms of … passes through Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… own antibodies against the virus. There is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if … exposure puts you at risk of these infections. How do I prevent the spread of infection to others? Sometimes it is … waiting for your test results, follow these steps to help prevent spreading the infection to others: Do not have sex …

Burns and scalds in young children

… as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they … and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a … irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are preventable. By implementing …

Campylobacter infection

… be contaminated with human feces or animal waste. How can I prevent Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware … from other children until their parents pick them up. Adults should supervise children in a daycare to ensure … People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … Campylobacter …

Typhoid vaccine

… the series of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of vaccine. The … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …