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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine products sold … health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or … quit, switching to vaping may be helpful. Current evidence shows that vaping poses less health harms compared to smoking …

Listeriosis

… at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older …

Shingles vaccine

… with a weakened immune system can also get the vaccine. How can I get the shingles vaccine? You can buy the shingles … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care … You cannot get shingles from someone who has shingles. However, it is possible for someone who has not had …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many … area, making the spray block appear larger than it is; however, no spraying occurs outside of the delineated … health effects and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care …

West Nile virus

… and transmit the virus. Some of these are present in B.C. However, the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. … risk of WNV infection in people in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents … me? The risk of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild …

Spongy moth spraying

… skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled in B.C.? The … area, making the area size appear larger than it is; however, no spraying occurs outside of the delineated … health effects and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in adverse illnesses reported by health care …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… growth and development, including brain development. How can I make sure my child has enough iron? Introduce …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… are unwilling to get the inactivated influenza vaccine. However, the inactivated influenza vaccine is recommended … infection than the live vaccine in this age group. How is the vaccine given? LAIV is given as a spray into both … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… animals including poultry, dairy and swine industry workers How is the vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection, … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …

Financial abuse of older adults

… physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women may experience abuse or neglect … abuse hurts older adults in many ways and it seldom stops by itself. Many financial abuse situations involve … housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? To help prevent …