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Newborn blood spot card screening

… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening … one of these disorders. What will my baby be screened for? Your baby will be screened for 27 treatable disorders. These …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your immunization provider prior to your visit. For a full list of ways to reduce your child’s …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at … allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at risk, ask your child’s health care provider …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to … and serious complications, including death. Speak to your healthcare provider if you have a weakened immune …

Tick bites and disease

… I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one … care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items … you touch a surface contaminated with feces and then touch your mouth, or if you eat or drink something that is …

Lead in drinking water

… lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your child’s or your own current or past exposures to lead, …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or …

Syphilis

… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have … the primary stage, a painless sore can develop anywhere on your body that came into contact with an infected person. …