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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. … try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity …

Facts about influenza the flu

… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an …

The pregnant traveller

… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and … want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a … child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread …

Pertussis whooping cough

… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. It is important that your child is immunized on time, starting at 2 months of …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The … is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … Contact your public health dietitian or licensing officer, or call …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … This problem is very serious since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can … you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface …