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Norovirus

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… immunized with the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore … What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why …

COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… Nuvaxovid) protects against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain … of an outbreak are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread by food, or … with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can have severe reactions and serious …

Shigellosis

… prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and safe food handling and preparation practices are key to preventing the … after visiting the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

Facts about influenza the flu

… What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting … lead to sinus congestion or earache Can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, and more complications in persons with …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. A person …