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Zika Virus

… that carry Zika are most active during the day but can bite at night. You're more likely to get the virus if you … unit. How is it spread? Zika is most often spread through a bite from an infected mosquito. It can be spread by someone … by a certain type of mosquito and then these mosquitoes bite other people. These mosquitoes are not found in Canada …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… abuse Older women are more likely than older men to be widowed or live alone Older women are much more likely than …

Lunches to go

… and chopped seedless grapes Marinated tofu or tempeh slices Black beans and cheese Add any of the following veggies: … oranges Pumpkin muffin No-bake granola bar or energy bites Plain yogurt cups Trail mix Whole grain crackers and …

Swallowed or Inhaled Objects

… bowel movements after swallowing an object Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools Have you had: At least 1 stool that …

Bed bugs

… luggage and books. Are bed bugs a health concern? A bed bug bite typically causes a red bump or flat welt that may be itchy. Bed bugs usually bite exposed parts of the body (not covered by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms and hands. The bites can take one to two weeks to heal. Bed bugs are not …

Seborrheic Keratoses

… and bumpy. Range in colour from white to light tan to black. Most are brown. Some are multicoloured. They also: … crumbles when picked. Can be dome-shaped with tiny white or black "horns" growing from the surface. Can occur as a … or bleeds. Becomes inflamed and red. Is dark brown to black. How are they treated? Seborrheic keratoses don't need …

Parkinsons Disease Eating and Drooling Problems

… upright when eating, drinking, and taking pills. Take small bites of food. Chew each bite completely, and swallow it before you take another bite. Take small sips of liquid. This can help prevent …

Health advice for travellers

… closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, insect or snake bites, or infection from parasites Be very careful when … if it is near sewage outlets or freshwater streams Animal bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a … and South America and the Caribbean. It is spread by licks, bites or scratches from rabies-infected domestic and wild …

Henna Tattoos Mehndi

… known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that contain … local health unit. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that contain … known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that contain …

Crying Age 3 and Younger

… have an injury, such as an eyelash in the eye, an insect bite, or an open diaper pin in the skin. Overtired or … Age 11 and Younger Eye Injuries Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Leg Injuries Mouth and Dental Injuries … Age 11 and Younger Eye Injuries Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Leg Injuries Mouth and Dental Injuries …