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Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain the proper level of …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … who will be travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone … people born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was …

Reye syndrome

… Vietnamese What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any … You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not … File #52 Swimmer's Itch Outdoor safety, search and rescue prevention and preparedness, and links to social media for …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … contains a weakened form of rotavirus that does not cause disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The … vaccine prevents more than 3 out of 4 cases of rotavirus disease, and almost all severe cases, including …

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The pregnant traveller

… contacts may want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are … a medical alert bracelet if you have allergies, chronic disease, or other health concerns In case of an emergency, … from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How can I protect myself against the Zika …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your baby’s … system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to …

Rubella

… is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a … pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, … exposed to someone with rubella and you have not had the disease or 1 dose of a rubella vaccine, you should get …