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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins … disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in areas … play, or live in closed spaces where deer mice are living actively. On rare occasions, some people who have contracted …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during … forms of folate that are described as naturally occurring, active or methylated. However, there is no evidence showing …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are home to … early developmental stages. Foray 48B® also contains some inactive ingredients that improve the Btk performance. Many of … and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… banking. Why don't older adults get help if they are being abused or neglected? Often older adults may not know …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… of falling and maintain independence. 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity help prevent …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the cues they … and play and when they need to take a break from being stimulated. An environment with lots of language is … and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need at least 180 minutes of physical …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… minerals. What if I have extra weight? Healthy eating and being active is important for everyone, regardless of body size or … reach or maintain a healthy body weight. If you have been inactive for a long time, increase your activity slowly. …

Burns and scalds in young children

… are preventable. By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive … to regulate temperature and prevent bursts of hot water Active strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… vaccine. Very rarely, a person who develops a rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the chickenpox … other blood products within the past 12 months Have active untreated tuberculosis Are pregnant or planning to … Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as congenital …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur in women who are not sexually active. It is usually not considered a sexually transmitted … as well when you are taking certain antibiotics. If you are being treated with antibiotics, keep taking your birth …