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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading … smoking or applying personal care products, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, juice or formula (especially at bedtime) Not brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride tooth paste According to the Canadian Dental … the saliva. You can reduce the chance of passing cavity-causing bacteria to your baby by: Avoid sharing toothbrushes …

Lead paint and hazards

… I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to a certified laboratory. A licensed contractor, who has the proper x-ray equipment to … Contact your local health authority environmental health officer for more information. Should lead-based paint be …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… temperatures can cause water to condense on windows causing mould to grow on frames or sills. Water coming into … controlled, use a dehumidifier. Make sure you choose a device that best meets your room size and humidity Repair all … make sure to: Clean all smooth surfaces with mould growth using detergent and water. Do not use too much water because …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

Clean-up after a flood

… clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or shower using soap and warm water after you have finished any … Open all windows to help with drying and apply heat using a furnace or stove if possible. Clean all surfaces … After the flood waters recede and you return home, seek advice on restoring your septic system from a professional (ex. …

Ultraviolet radiation

… even from limited UV exposure. Avoid tanning beds Avoid using tanning beds. The World Health Organization has found … Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning beds. For more information, visit Tanning … occurs. The Canadian Dermatology Association recommends using sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, which blocks 97 …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… connections that are close by Lack of accessible, safe housing and transportation Behavioural factors: Inappropriate footwear or clothing Climbing ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety … activities that strengthen major muscle groups at least twice a week (such as lifting weights) and activities that …

HIV and HIV tests

… HIV can be passed on by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has … for HIV. One of these is a standard laboratory test done using a blood sample taken from your arm. The result is … health that suggests HIV; and request a test. It is your choice to have an HIV test. Talk to your health care provider …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… (9 to 12 cups) of fluid every day. Water is the best choice. Add fibre to your diet gradually over a few weeks. A … wheat products, such as breads, cereals, pasta, brown rice, oats, oat bran, barley and quinoa Dried beans, split … of chia seeds, ground flax seeds or bran (wheat, rice or oat) into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. …