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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… by people sneezing or coughing and by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing … easily spread by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain … infected with the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected …

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 …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… and maintenance. An owner of a sewage system should contact an authorized person to set up an annual service … plan. Owners of systems built before 2005 should contact an AP to develop a maintenance plan In areas where … about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health authority at: …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… or open farm can be a fun and educational event, but any contact with animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, … if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the bodily fluids or feces of an infected … spread when touching an infected animal, or by coming into contact with their feces, urine, saliva or food. Animal …

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 … when someone coughs, sneezes, or has close face-to-face contact with another person. Pertussis can cause severe …

Nitrate in well water

… levels, or you’re unsure how to read the results, please contact your local health authority. All wells should be … (PDF 967 KB) or contact the environmental health officer at your local … /water/water-quality/drinking-water-quality/health-authority-contacts . First Nations Health Authority 1 866 913-0033 …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual contact with another person that involves the genitals, the … has been tested and treated for STIs Avoid sexual contact if you or your partners have symptoms of an STI, … effective at protecting against STIs passed by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV infection? Three out … at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… their sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless … get immunized before becoming sexually active and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but … Anyone who has any kind of oral, genital or anal sexual contact can get HPV. Sexual intercourse is not necessary to …

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 … B Influenza Rabies Japanese Encephalitis Meningococcal Contact your health care provider or local travel clinic for …