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Mumps

… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… search and rescue prevention and preparedness, and links to social media for current updates: www.adventuresmart.ca . …

Facts about influenza the flu

… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… surfaces well before and after eating When eating out For social gatherings like picnics, pack separate meals for …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… not become ill. In people who become ill, symptoms appear months after exposure and can last for several months. Symptoms of cryptococcal infection can include: Prolonged cough lasting for weeks or months Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight …

Heat-related illness

… to high temperatures People who live alone or who are socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. … radon detectors that are placed in the home for 3 months or longer, ideally during the fall or winter (6 to 12 months is recommended). Because radon levels can vary …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank clean. Leave a small … of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe connection from … the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to graze on the …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… vision Mild redness Less pain or 'sand' feeling >1 week to months after surgery Final new glasses prescription (if … vision Seeing flashes of light or many floaters >1 week to months after surgery Worse vision In summary Cataract …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… need follow-up blood tests at 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 months after the exposure. What is the risk of getting HIV, … to others? Sometimes it is not possible to know for a few months if you have acquired an infection after an exposure …