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Cryptosporidium infection

… other swimmers do not become infected. If you are a food handler or health care worker it is possible for you to … or as advised by your local health authority. Wash your hands well and often, which will help lessen the chance of … should be supervised by an adult when washing their hands. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …

Insect repellents and DEET

… be applied sparingly and not be applied to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Children 2 to 12 … more than 3 times per day. Do not apply to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children … apply it themselves Avoid applying repellent to children’s hands to reduce the chance of getting the repellent in their …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… immunization. Parents and caregivers should wash their hands thoroughly after changing diapers. What are the … the stools of an infected child. This can happen when handling diapers. Washing your hands often with soap and water is the best way to prevent …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… must be aware of the signs of choking: Forceful coughing Hands clutched to throat and other signs of distress while … to support safe eating and assisting with eating (such as hand-under-hand assisting) The facility’s choking response protocol is …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… bottle) After you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. For more information on proper hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Learn How to get …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… Phone charger and battery bank Small battery-powered or hand-crank radio Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight Extra batteries Seasonal clothing, …

Travellers diarrhea

… People who use the bathroom without properly washing their hands after can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water that has become … where it may be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help …

Arsenic in drinking water

… a ‘pins and needles’ sensation or numbness and burning in hands and feet. Arsenic can also cause skin changes, which … or corn-like growths. They mostly occur on the palms of the hands or bottoms of the feet. Other symptoms can include … For example, there are no known health effects from hand washing, bathing or washing clothing in water with …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands How does influenza spread? Influenza spreads easily … then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… with or washed in water containing the parasite, or when handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash fruits … safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs For information …