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Health advice for travellers

… Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses and a written prescription from your eye doctor If … Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use …

Hearing loss in adults

… About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine … may be due to a wax blockage, punctured eardrum or an ear infection. Certain types of conductive hearing loss can be … expenses associated with hearing loss For more information Contact the College of Speech and Hearing Health …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… Disinfecting Drinking Water , HealthLinkBC File #10 Giardia Infection and HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium … feed or touch any wild animals. Take special care to avoid contact with any animal that appears to be sick or dead. … bats in B.C. Do not touch live or dead bats. If you come in contact with a bat, wash any wounds thoroughly with soap and …

Pregnancy and dental health

… These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk of infant death How … health, speak with your dentist, your dental hygienist or contact the dental program at your local public health unit. …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… in areas where the virus is present, and who come in close contact with the saliva, urine, droppings or nests of deer … in and around the home remains the main risk for contact with hantavirus. Which activities put me at risk? … How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid contact with deer …

Toxic shock syndrome

… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. … tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I …

Disinfecting drinking water

… The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term … If you have questions about your drinking water, contact your local environmental health officer or your …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and … They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, forks or … disease can be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some water-borne infections can cause severe illness and even death. Water … chlorine concentration in your drinking water, you should contact your local drinking water provider for more …

Polio vaccine IPV

… the polio vaccine (IPV)? The polio vaccine protects against infection from all 3 types of polio virus. The vaccine, … care provider. What is polio? Polio is a disease caused by infection with the polio virus. While most polio infections … infected with the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the stool of an infected person. This can …