178 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … level of consciousness and seizures. Symptoms of a blood infection include fever, nausea, vomiting and severe … about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
HealthLinkBC files
… damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as … health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users … throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and …
HealthLinkBC files
… sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any … You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not … that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread …
HealthLinkBC files
… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common … Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of … your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and swab of your salivary glands inside your …
HealthLinkBC files
… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used …
HealthLinkBC files
… when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby … passes into human milk and can be stored in your baby’s fat cells and brain. No amount is known to be safe during …
HealthLinkBC files
… insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually … health care provider if you have these symptoms: High fever Blood or pus in stools Signs of dehydration such as dry …
HealthLinkBC files
… system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
HealthLinkBC files
… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … a mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check the product … sure you and your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird …
HealthLinkBC files
… early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care …
