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Tick bites and disease

… without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove … see your health care provider immediately Visiting or contacting your veterinarian for tick found on pets Contacting your health care provider as soon as possible. …

Measles

… age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 … of being exposed to measles can protect against measles infections or make the illness less severe. For more … think you may have measles, especially if you have been in contact with someone with measles or traveled to an area …

Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can occur after some vaccines. … by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear … factors such as concentration, water temperature, pH and contact time between the disinfectant and germs. This is why … and clean your hot tub or pool if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… at risk of getting polio in Canada are those who come in contact with people from countries where polio still exists. … exposed to polio and should be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in … Complications from measles include pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs, and encephalitis, which is an …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) measure body … unlike traditional thermometers that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to inaccurate … do not themselves rule in or rule out the presence of infection. NCIT’s are not the recommended temperature taking …

Swimmers itch

… See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact the Lifesaving Society at www.lifesaving.bc.ca for … the symptoms last? A rash may appear within 12 hours after infection. The reaction may last from 2 to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat infections are usually worse. People become more sensitive …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… using substances for positive or social benefits, to having problems with substance use, and at the far end of the … Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm …

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 … too much or too little and can also cause choking, ear infections and tooth decay (cavities) How often should I …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… against traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is … on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be contaminated when stool is used as … Cholera is a serious and sometimes life-threatening, infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae . People …