Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and
Visiting a petting zoo or open farm can be a fun and educational event, but any contact with animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals c
Why is indoor air quality important?People spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause h
What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases that are given off by many indoor sources. They contribute to a
What are combustion by-products?Combustion (burning) by-products are gases and small particles. They are produced when fuels such as oil, gas, kerosen
What are biological contaminants?Biological contaminants are living things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, vir
What is immune globulin?Immune globulin (Ig) provides immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibod
The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations. You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, an
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine?The pne
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic
What is variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)?Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) is also called human mad cow disease or human Bovine Spongif
What is hand, foot and mouth disease?Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but
