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Health advice for travellers

… closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, insect or snake bites, or infection from parasites Be very careful when … if it is near sewage outlets or freshwater streams Animal bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a … and South America and the Caribbean. It is spread by licks, bites or scratches from rabies-infected domestic and wild …

Malaria prevention

… can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected mosquito. Because the malaria parasite … Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by doing the following: Wear light-coloured clothing, … with permethrin before or during your trip Most mosquito bites happen between dusk and dawn. When you are outside …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… By around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the … Snack Grapes, cut into quarters Dinner Chicken, chopped Brown rice Canned cut green beans, no salt added Snack …

West Nile virus

… of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check the product label for instructions on proper …

Fibre and Your Health

… recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. Whole grains include all parts of the grain and … cereal such as oatmeal or whole grain bread Add cooked brown or wild rice, quinoa, pot barley or bulgur to your …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… or non-target insects such as honeybees, beetles or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… or spit can also carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed … gum or smoke Let your child lick or suck their fingers or bite their nails Let your child touch their face or mouth … If you or your child are injured: Wash and bandage bites, cuts or scrapes Seek medical attention if the injury …

Travel immunizations for adults

… infection caused by a virus. It spreads by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is sometimes … of the brain caused by a virus that spreads through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. Vaccination is … infection caused by a virus. It spreads by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is present in tropical areas …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… infant cereal (see recipe below) Ground beef, snow peas, brown rice Dahl (lentil stew), bell peppers, naan Salmon, … heat Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and cooked through Mini peanut butter banana muffin …

The pregnant traveller

… myself against malaria? Malaria is spread to people by the bite of a female mosquito infected with malaria parasites. … You should also be more careful to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about Malaria and how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How …