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Manganese in drinking water

… way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible … systems monitor for contaminants, including manganese. Your water supplier will know if manganese levels are too … humans to drink, and tell you if this is the case. To test your drinking water for manganese, contact your local health …

Financial abuse of older adults

… help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to go to the hospital or …

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 swallowing. Make sure that you or your child drink enough liquids to stay hydrated. Other … encephalitis (swelling of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been …

Spongy moth spraying

… to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and …

Time for bed

… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your child is within reach of you but on a separate sleeping … risky in some situations. It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What … monoxide detector Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause shortness of … exposure Particulate matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10): May irritate your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing …

Syphilis

… another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: Skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore (lesion) or rash, … vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have …

Campylobacter infection

… with the food products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and … bacteria More ways to reduce the risk of infection: Wash your hands with soap and warm running water at a sink and … dry hands with disposable single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after …

Bed bugs

… react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people can have severe … such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs of stress: Changes in your feelings, such as becoming anxious or depressed feeling … medication to help you sleep or cope Making changes in your lifestyle, including the amount you eat, or the amount …