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Boils

… Condition Basics What are boils? Boils are red, swollen, painful bumps under … from the infection form a pocket of pus. Boils can happen in an area where skin rubs. …

Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula

… water, don't boil your water. As the water boils away, you'll have a smaller amount of … water, don't boil your water. As the water boils away, you'll have a smaller amount of …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… time will have to be adjusted because water boils at a lower temperature as altitude … time will have to be adjusted because water boils at a lower temperature as altitude …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

56 Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ …

Giardia infection

10 What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is sometimes referred to as 'beaver …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

69b Child Nutrition Series Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of …

Purifying Your Drinking Water

Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having water that is safe to drink. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water …

Traveller's diarrhea

… boil water for at least 2 minutes, as water boils at a lower temperature at elevation. … boil water for at least 2 minutes, as water boils at a lower temperature at elevation. …

Cryptosporidium infection

48 What is Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most common symptom …

Disinfecting drinking water

49b Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to …