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Disinfecting drinking water

… The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … and serious complications, including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing … Water Quality HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems …
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Tick bites and disease

… travelled outside of the province, and it is likely they contracted the disease in B.C. Not all ticks carry the bacteria …
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Travellers diarrhea

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Insect repellents and DEET

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Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 sexually active people …
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… living actively. On rare occasions, some people who have contracted HPS reported that they had not seen mice or their …
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Shingles vaccine

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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Reactions include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreaks usually …
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Spongy moth spraying

… symptoms include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled …
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Managing constipation with diet adults