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Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… the label Never dilute the formula with extra water Never use formula from a container with dents, bulges or other damage Use the formula before the expiration date What type of … ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate or powdered. If you use powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have …

Salmonellosis

… is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may be severe, especially … I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic animals …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious … pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male … with antibiotics, keep taking your birth control pills and use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, until …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and … tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? Many …

Clean-up after a flood

… . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to … in hot water and detergent. You should not wear footwear used during clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or … How can I disinfect surfaces? A mixture of 40 mL of household bleach in 1 L of water is an effective disinfectant …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is not connected to a … tank A septic tank is a watertight, underground container used for receiving, treating and settling human waste. The … this maintenance. Treatment plant A typical treatment plant uses air to help break down and treat waste. The waste is …

Ultraviolet radiation

… can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the darkening of the melanin in your … to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more … vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation. Young people who use tanning beds are also at risk. When and where am I most …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults … physical activity and movement to avoid falls can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. … interactions or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep Social and …

HIV and HIV tests

… request that your first name, initials and birth date be used as your identifying information when your results are … If you have an HIV infection and are sexually active or you use injection drugs, it is important to tell your sexual … transmitted infections by doing the following: always use condoms for any vaginal, anal, and oral sex; talk with …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, … your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands with soap …