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Travellers diarrhea

… on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by … speak with your health care provider. When should I contact a health care provider? Contact a health care provider if you have these symptoms: …

Ultraviolet radiation

… UV exposure can contribute to premature aging of your eye lenses. This can lead to clouding (cataracts), non-cancerous … 99 to 100 per cent of both UVA and UVB protection. Large lenses and a wrap-around design can help shield the eyes. …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of skin contact with elemental mercury are rarely associated with … health effects. Rash or inflammation at the site of contact is possible, but rarely do reactions occur beyond …

Sun safety for children

… buying sunglasses, see how well they cover the eyes. Large lenses, glasses that fit well, and a wrap-around design all … UV rays. Have your clear plastic or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin …

Rabies

… and nervous system. It spreads between mammals through contact with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. … If you think you have been exposed to a rabies virus, contact your local public health unit or health care … be vaccinated as they may escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has …

Shigellosis

… food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be … into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. Sexual contact Certain types of sexual contact can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: …

Impetigo

… person-to-person through nasal discharge or skin-to-skin contact. For example, when someone touches the rash and then … the rash, as impetigo spreads easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 … easily spread at daycares, schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children with impetigo If another child …

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 …

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. …

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 …