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Typhoid vaccine

… is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either given orally (given by mouth) or injected (given by needle). Oral Typhoid Vaccine Oral Typhoid Vaccine is given as a series of doses in …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen … to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …

Travellers diarrhea

… spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea … and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If diarrhea is severe or does …

Water fluoridation facts

… in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who … expect to have less tooth decay or other cavity-related oral health problems. Is fluoridation safe? Yes. Fluoride …

Shigellosis

… sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your … in untreated water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner has symptoms … Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. … over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 2 … 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 …

Urethritis

… organisms that cause urethritis spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Cervicitis

… that cause cervicitis are spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your … prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… with another person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the … Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your partner(s) has … rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made from synthetic …