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Yersiniosis

… and you can spread this illness to others while you are taking the antibiotic. Do not handle food or prepare food … File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Image … Yersiniosis …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods … Always read the label and follow cooking and storage instructions. Keep foods out of the danger zone Germs …

Salmonellosis

… become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected animals or … visit Do Bugs Need Drugs www.dobugsneeddrugs.org. Image … Salmonellosis …

Q fever

… Q fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? Animals like goats, sheep, … (CCOHS): www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/qfever.html . Image … Q fever …

Scabies

… your home well, including furniture and mattresses. Image … Scabies …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an important part of …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the … goal of the B.C. Ministry of Forests (FOR) is to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they … The life cycle of these insects includes 4 distinct stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult. Why are …

Vaginal yeast infection

… treatment? Treatment for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… that may have had contact with a contaminated wound or bandage. There have been a few cases of transmission of MRSA … contact with skin. Players of organized sports are encouraged to use their own uniform and pads wherever possible. … other patients and hospital staff from MRSA infection. Image … Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA …

Asbestos in drinking water