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Head lice

… on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the scalp that may look like dandruff. These … person to person. How are head lice spread? Anyone who has hair can get head lice. Having head lice does not mean a … spread through head-to-head contact by crawling from one hair to another. There is a very small chance of head lice …

Pubic lice

… pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the pubic area. They are also called crabs or crab lice. Pubic lice can also be found in chest hair, armpit hair, on the upper thighs, lower abdomen, eyebrows, …

Hepatitis C virus

… equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis Blood or blood product transfusions, or organ …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or acupuncture), that you are living with HCV. …

Safety tips for swimmers

… drain and into pipes. Fingers, toes, arms, legs, torsos and hair could catch in the suction of these drains, causing drowning. Tie back long hair or wear a swim cap. Never put your head underwater in a …

Spongy moth spraying

… and plant nurseries. Human exposure to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… Tobacco products Personal care products such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, bedding or soil. The feces can contain germs … animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or shoes After using the washroom Supervise …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… of the tree. Exposure to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have …

Burns and scalds in young children

… Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances such as hair straighteners or curling irons Other hazards: The glass … elements whenever possible Place young children in a highchair or play pen while you are cooking Teach older children …