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  • Mental Health

    But we are here to tell you that you are not alone and that organizations and resources exists to support you. Many of these organizations have been started by parents and caregivers who have faced similar experiences themselves and recognize the need for information, education and emotional support

  • I am pregnant, have a baby under 12 months, or am immunocompromised. How can I reduce the risk of measles?

      To reduce the risk:  Ensure everyone in your household and anyone who will be in close contact (such as visitors, babysitters, and extended family) is fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine...  For babies 6–11 months who must travel to areas with measles outbreaks, an early dose of MMR

  • Food Safety Giveaway

        Food-borne illness is never anything to mess with

  • Lead

    Lead poisoning can lead to serious health problems and limit the development of the brain and nervous system.  If you are concerned about lead exposure, consult with your doctor...   Those who are the most at risk are:  Pregnant w.  Young children can absorb lead easier than older children and adults

  • Clostridium Difficile

      What is it? Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis...   How is it treated? For people with mild symptoms, no treatment may be required. For more severe symptoms it is generally treated for 10 days with antibiotics

  • Hepatitis A

    Most common among daycare and school aged children, younger adults and men who have sex with men. Convalescence is prolonged but complete recovery without complications is the general rule... By sexual contact with an infected person. B...  How is it treated? There is no treatment for the infected person

  • Impetigo

      What is it? A skin infection caused by streptococcus (strep) and staphylococcus (staph) bacteria...  How is it spread? By infecting yourself... Child wipes his runny nose with his hands, sprea...  How is it treated? With an antibiotic ointment or cream. Sometimes an oral antibiotic is also prescribed

  • Influenza

      What is it? A highly contagious respiratory infection... Most serious in the elderly, in people with chronic illnesses, and in those with weak immune systems... Marie: 705-942-4646... Through contact with contaminated surfaces; e...  How is it treated? Bed rest... Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing

  • Mononucleosis

    How is it spread? Through direct contact with mouth and/or nose secretions of an infected person; e... saliva on hands and kissing. Indirect contact with contaminated objects e...  How is it treated? No treatment other than rest i... Discard tissues soiled with nose and throat discharges into the garbage

  • Mumps

      What is mumps? Mumps is an acute infectious disease caused by the mumps virus...   How is it treated? There is no specific treatment for mumps   What can you do? Ensure that your child’s mumps vaccination (... Avoid contact with infants and pregnant women and individuals with a weakened immune system

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