Health Centre News on Zoonoses and Pet Safety
Manitoba readers learn about zoonoses Brucellosis Tularemia and rabies in animals and the risk to humans. The article covers transmission from cattle swine sheep goats horses reindeer and lab dogs to people through tissues fluids and dairy products and advises gloves vaccination and testing. It warns of rabies from skunks foxes bats raccoons and wild pets and stresses prompt wound cleaning doctor visits and possible immune serum. It encourages pet vaccination neutering waste disposal hygiene and monitoring animal illness to minimize human risk.
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Counselling guide on feeding babies published
WINNIPEG Health and Welfare Minister Jack Epp announced the release of national guidelines on infant feeding for health professionals. The publication Feeding Babies A Counselling Guide on Practical Solutions to Common Infant Feeding Questions was developed with the Canadian Paediatric Society and endorsed by major national associations. The guide, based on a 1979 Canadian Paediatric Society nutrition paper, targets doctors and public health nurses and will be distributed to 30,000 physicians and 20,000 public health nurses nationwide.
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Canadian Public Health Association
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Province funds housing study at Manitoba university
The Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba will conduct a comprehensive Manitoba housing and support services study for seniors. Partially funded with 70,000 from the Manitoba government, the nine month project interviews 600 elderly households across five living arrangements to assess social and health benefits and cost outcomes. Funding also comes from the Manitoba Department of Housing and the Health Services Commission at 35,000 each, for a total cost of 105,000.
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Netherlands issues first computer designed stamps in 1970
The Netherlands released the first postage stamps designed by computer on April 7, 1970. The historic issue marked a milestone in philatelic design and technology, showcasing early computer aided artwork and printing techniques.
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