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Young children and their vision

… without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes (strabismus) … of objects Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk …

Rubella

… be collected to make the diagnosis of rubella. How can I prevent spreading rubella to others? A person with rubella … the rash first appears. If you have rubella, you can help prevent spreading it to others, especially pregnant women, …

Campylobacter infection

… be contaminated with human feces or animal waste. How can I prevent Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware … People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … Campylobacter …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… compound, carbon monoxide, is also present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, … and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or dried wood, not pressure … ealth-canada/services/air-quality/pollutants/carbon-monoxide/preventing-exposure.html#a2 . Use air cleaners: Air cleaners …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash … animals Bird cages: Keep bird cages and enclosures clean to prevent the build-up of droppings. When cleaning droppings …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent heat-related illness if the indoor temperatures are …

Salmonellosis

… them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use …

Group A streptococcal infections

… your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour? To protect …