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Shigellosis

… bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. … Family members and playmates of infected children are at risk of becoming infected. Contaminated food or water Food …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… fibre, nuts, soy protein and plant sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy … What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy … if you have questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight …

Prenatal ultrasound

… care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound … It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. Ultrasounds … over the past few decades with no confirmed health risks for the baby or the mother. Ultrasound is not an X-ray …

Travellers diarrhea

… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, … to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat … diff infections may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those at greater risk of infection include: People who …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a … if they feel well enough to take part in activities. The risk to other children is not great if proper hygiene … such as pop or fruit juice. Offer your child cool and soft foods such as bread, noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and …

Pregnancy and dental health

… periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart … may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal … eat and drink, how often you eat and drink, how long the food stays on your teeth and how long plaque builds up on …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not … contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also … cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. … is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. …