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Facts about chickenpox

… rash first appears or the blisters have crusted. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for a person to get sick after exposure … you or your child feel more comfortable. Some steps you can take are to: Drink lots of liquids such as water, juice and … in the area where a rash develops several days later. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the blisters to heal, although some …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good bacteria may be … are contact precautions? Contact precautions are actions taken by health care facilities to try to prevent the spread … diff infection, the following contact precautions must be taken by health care providers, staff and visitors: Wash …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… (agonist) therapies such as methadone or suboxone Take home naloxone kits. The kits include medication to … information about overdose recognition, prevention and the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, visit: Toward the Heart …

HIV and HIV tests

… within 6 weeks. In very rare circumstances, it can take up to 3 months to develop antibodies to HIV following … is a standard laboratory test done using a blood sample taken from your arm. The result is available in 1 to 2 … a called a point-of-care (POC) test using a drop of blood taken from your finger. The result is available at the time …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… They may protect the other parent or may not want to take sides. Some older women and men depend on others for …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… my hands? You should wash your hands before or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting … contact lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care of a sick child Wipe your child’s nose or blow …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes … will usually occur within 2 hours. While rare, symptoms can take up to a few hours to develop. Symptoms can vary from … surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 or take the child to the emergency room right away. If a child … them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room right away to make sure … Sit down and eat with them. Be a positive role model – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a … and there are no particular precautions that you can take to avoid exposure to Cryptococcus . However, you can be …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… be available if you are anxious. You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in your eye … recover with better vision than before. However, it will take up to a few weeks for most patients to fully heal and …