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Roseola

… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children … temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the … Roseola is spread through saliva and tiny droplets of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… and mixed fruit juices have also made people ill. The most common pathogens in unpasteurized juice are toxigenic E.coli … dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC …

Impetigo

… group A Streptococcus (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the … bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid seeps out. When the fluid dries, the blisters become … has gone away. With treatment, impetigo should be gone in about 7 days. How can you help? Keep your child with …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types and amounts of … especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air pollutants, including sulphur dioxide, are … Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or still … can still persist in the water. If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health … I contact to report cyanobacteria? If you are concerned about cyanobacteria bloom in a body of water used for …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… fasciitis (neck-roe-tie-zing fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very … occur within 12 to 24 hours. Necrotizing fasciitis kills about 1 in 4 people infected with it. Necrotizing fasciitis … caused by group A streptococcus are very low. In B.C., about 4 people out of 1 million get it every year. Even if …

Swimmers itch

… to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond … beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, avoid areas with lots of weed growth. There … health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and advice include: Apply plain calamine …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A chronic neurological condition that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder … safer to get the vaccine than to get pneumococcal disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, …

Food safety in child care facilities

… causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach … cold. A thermos will keep foods hot, above 60°C (140°F) for about 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving … What training is available for child-care providers? Caring About Food Safety is a free online course: …