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HIV testing in pregnancy

… chance is mostly eliminated if you consistently take HIV medicines to reduce the amount of virus in your body. HIV … if you are living with HIV. What if I am adopting a baby or giving birth outside of Canada? HIV testing during pregnancy …

Insect repellents and DEET

… Infants should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . … off your skin. How can I properly use insect repellents? Tips for proper use of insect repellents: Only use … on the face. Spray your hands and then rub the product over the face. Try to avoid getting it around your mouth or …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … their children. When this happens, the diseases come back quickly and lots of children get sick and some die. This has …

Travellers diarrhea

… best ways to prevent traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat … Drink tap water or add ice to your beverages Eat leftovers or food at buffets that has been sitting … not stored properly Eat at a buffet that does not use food covers Eat undercooked or raw meat, fish or shellfish Eat …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… used. There are benefits to using chlorine disinfectants over other treatments. They can be easier to handle and less … drinking water. Most Canadians do not have chlorine levels over 2 mg/L in their tap water. If you are concerned about …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very … at greater risk? Infants and children can become dehydrated quickly due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects … you drink Avoid drug use and smoking Only use prescribed over-the-counter medications, or other herbal or alternative …

Tick bites and disease

… . This is the preferred method to have ticks identified quickly. If the tick is identified as the type of tick that … family against tick and insect bites by following these tips when you spend time in an area where ticks may live: … Disease, and there is only a very small chance of ticks giving it to you. However, since Lyme disease is such a …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is … often, so it is important to find and get rid of them quickly and efficiently. Even if you do not see an actual … Do not throw food scraps into backyard compost without covering them, especially cooked food, meat, or bones Use …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may develop … to eat as well as you can to help support your liver and overall health. Aim for a healthy eating pattern that … the energy to cook, make more than you need. Put the leftovers in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m …