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Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … Olive or canola oil, and non-hydrogenated margarine (used in cooking, salad dressings, dips, or as a spread) … supplements? Maybe. People with hepatitis may not absorb or use nutrients properly. If you are not eating well, you …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … The most common reactions are stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … or fluids. Symptoms may also include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, bloating and feeling unwell. Symptoms can …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is … safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the presence of blood-borne viruses before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are …

Rabies

… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … Some of the signs described above may have other causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, … escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has physical contact with a bat, consult …

Iron in Foods

… Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … Oranges, grapefruit How much iron is in food? You can use the food sources table below to find out how much iron a food contains. You can also use the Canadian Nutrient File (see For More Information). …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all … source of iron for your child. Here are some ways to use iron-fortified infant cereal in recipes. Oatmeal pancake … mg of iron. This amount will vary if other nut butters are used. Ingredients: 250 mL (1 cup) whole wheat flour 10 mL (2 …

Tick bites and disease

… tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick yourself, follow these instructions. Use tweezers to gently get a hold of the tick as close to … the tick straight off the skin. Do not squeeze the tick because this can force its stomach contents into the wound and …

Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has … make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making …