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Swimmers itch

… If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) there is a chance … officers or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond or beach Check for warning … Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the larvae start to burrow into your …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you … food for a few days prior to baiting, so the rodent starts feeding in the area Read and follow the directions on … and wetting down the area with household disinfectant before you start. Most general purpose disinfectants and …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your … device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For more information, talk to …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… reaction? Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers … whenever food is available Replace each auto-injector before the expiry date Consider having residents with food … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth … Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency evaluates all formulations of Foray 48B® for potential health effects and … contact with the spray, close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and stay indoors while your …

Burns and scalds in young children

… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek medical attention … available, call an ambulance. Always cool the burn first – before calling 9-1-1 or before driving your child to the …

Trichomoniasis

… tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care … effects commonly occur if you drink alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking … or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do …

Genital herpes

… fingers, joints, throat, colon, liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of … the baby, including death. Women who have genital herpes before they become pregnant are at very low risk of passing … or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a swab test may not pick up the virus. In …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … Your baby’s hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or in your community soon after birth. …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… reaction? Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers … all children and staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from … child Do not offer a food to a child with food allergy if you are not sure it is safe. Ask parents to provide a …