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Hepatitis A vaccine

… with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV … of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and … infection Zoo-keepers, veterinarians and researchers handling non-human primates Those involved in research on …

Mumps

… after your salivary gland swelling started Washing your hands regularly Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… infected people. People who use the bathroom without proper hand washing can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be contaminated when …

Rubella

… home for 7 days after the rash first appeared Washing your hands regularly Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… Encourage everyone to wash their hands before and after eating. Help young children to wash their hands Wash kitchen equipment and surfaces before preparing …

HIV and HIV tests

… (POC) test using a drop of blood taken from your finger. The result is available at the time of testing. When …

Travelling with children

… traveller’s diarrhea. For tips on how to properly wash your hands, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How can I …

Sleep related infant death

… your baby a smoke-free environment A baby exposed to second-hand smoke, or whose mother smoked before or after birth, … baby is warm enough when your baby’s head is warm. A baby’s hands and feet are normally a little cool. Check the back of …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… is burned in a traditional smoking pipe Bidis. These are hand-rolled cigarettes of tobacco. They are wrapped in … could put you at risk Do not vape around others. The second-hand vapour from an e-cigarette might be harmful. The …

Lead paint and hazards

… and children can ingest lead because of their frequent hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew … waste. Vacuum with a HEPA vacuum cleaner. Wash your hands, face, tools and your personal protective equipment …