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Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… dioxide concentrations may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of … For more information about sulphur dioxide in your area, contact your local Ministry of Environment and Climate … content/environment/air-land-water/land/regional-environment-contacts or visit: B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… or volunteering. You also may need a TST if you were in contact with someone who had untreated TB disease of the … unit, travel health clinic, pharmacy or doctor’s office. Contact your local health unit to find out where you can get … to search for your local health unit’s contact information. For more information For more …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… spreads by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It may spread through saliva by kissing, or sharing … air when people sneeze or cough, or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …

Clean-up after a flood

… waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land may come into contact with farmyards, manure, garbage, overflowing septic … disinfect or discard all items and surfaces that came into contact with flood water. Surfaces up to 60 cm above the …

The pregnant traveller

… be advised not to travel to. For example, you or your close contacts may want to postpone travelling to areas where … needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your local travel clinic to determine any risks of … that lasts a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … chest; your heartbeat may comfort your baby, skin-to-skin contact is favourable Follow your baby's cues for hunger … you can call your local hospital or health clinic for other contacts in your community. Remember – NEVER shake a baby! …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… How is it spread? Group A streptococcus bacteria spread by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat … mouth. The bacteria can also spread through close personal contact. For example, kissing or sharing drinking cups, … the same room as the infected person People who have direct contact with the infected person’s mouth or nose secretions. …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… If you have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or … if your water is safe, check with your health authority contact. How do I prepare the bottles and equipment to make … If you’re concerned that your baby is not feeding enough, contact your health care provider. For more information …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… by people sneezing or coughing, and by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. … easily spread by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… Are inmates of a correctional facility Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a … is recommended, but not free, for people likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: … countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common …