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Scabies

… Scabies is usually spread by extended, close, skin‑to-skin contact with an infested person. It spreads easily between … often worse at night. Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. Rashes may appear in these areas: Web … Lives in a care home or other setting where close personal contact is difficult to avoid To prevent further spreading, …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity with another person involving oral, genital or anal contact can get HPV. Sexual intercourse is not necessary to … HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 sexually active people …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… to stay in home isolation. Home isolation means you avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the … does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat … a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Can TB spread to others from my dishes, …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… a common way to get germs on your hands. You cannot avoid contacting germs, but you can reduce the chance of infecting … medicine Change a diaper Floss your teeth Insert or remove contact lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they … all unimmunized children will have at least 1 rotavirus infection before they are 5 years of age. The first symptoms … with diarrhea or vomiting should not go to day care or have contact with other children until 48 hours after the …

Bed bugs

… allergic reactions. Avoid scratching the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using antiseptic … frame, carpets, clothing and other items that come in close contact with your body. The staining is from their feces and … and couches. Try to collect a bed bug for identification. Contact a pest control professional or your local health …

Well water testing

… do not know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that … contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested … well, consult your health authority or see ‘Water Well Disinfection: Using the Simple Chlorination Method’ at …

Facts about influenza the flu

… Vietnamese What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza … Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which … through coughing, sneezing or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread when you touch tiny …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor … and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large lenses and a wraparound design, fully covering the eyes Fit …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… emotional and intellectual development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, … infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will … your baby’s development. Remember to only have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions …