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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the most damaging insect … Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreaks usually occur in low-lying, rural-urban interface areas. Exposure can cause …

Listeriosis

… salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when the food is refrigerated. … Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … immune system you should either avoid or cook the following foods to steaming hot: Soft and mould-ripened cheese …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … 14 days after the exposure. HBIg is recommended for the following: People exposed to blood known or suspected to be … mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers are at high risk of infection with hepatitis B, such as those who …

Safe sleeping for babies

… for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome … firm mattress, a tight-fitting sheet and no bumper pads, pillows, heavy blankets or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or … who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. The risk also goes up …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic … Protein foods include: Beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds Lower fat milk, yogurt and cheese Fortified soy beverage … small amounts of food more often and choose foods that are higher in calories. Here are some examples of nutritious …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… system (such as a pitcher filter) or boil your water and allow it to cool before using. Well water should be … drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine … drinking water. Most Canadians do not have chlorine levels over 2 mg/L in their tap water. If you are concerned …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who … vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for the following people: Laboratory workers routinely exposed to … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… Weakened Immune Systems . Although the risk is relatively low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this … Primary disinfection might include one or more of the following treatment technologies: filtration, chlorination, … light disinfenction. After primary disinfection is done, a low concentration of disinfectant is maintained in water, …

Syphilis

… sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can … provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple … such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with …