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Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms may also include stomach cramps, … to 5 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called … hand washing can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be …

Cryptosporidium infection

… Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or … You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with Cryptosporidium . Cryptosporidium can … that other swimmers do not become infected. If you are a food handler or health care worker it is possible for you to …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… also caring for yourself and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, … modifications, like thickened fluids and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is … a household emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information …

Travel immunizations for adults

… caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You may … the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of hepatitis A vaccine can … caused by typhoid bacteria. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. There are 2 …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… BSE in cows. No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted … cows. For more information on BSE, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at … the spread of BSE are not allowed to enter animal and human food chains. For more information, visit Overview of …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV … contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and …

Mumps

… objects and surfaces contaminated with the virus. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the … a light towel on the jaw to protect the skin Avoid sour foods and liquids because the inflamed salivary glands are …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File … Home canning - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… by coming into contact with their feces, urine, saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, … kiss or snuggle the animals Let your child eat the animals' food Share human food with animals When you and your child are in the eating …

Typhoid vaccine

… very important to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who … vaccine. You are more likely to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are …