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Group A streptococcal infections

… common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and … is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… produce several types of toxins that can be poisonous to people, pets or livestock. How can I be exposed to … about cyanobacteria in drinking water, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … and recreational water quality, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … cause illness. We pick up germs on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other …

Tuberculosis TB

… chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% … TB preventive treatment medicines are recommended for those people most likely to get TB disease. Speak with your health … you and prevents spreading TB disease of the lungs to other people. A combination of pills is used for 6 months or …

Cryptosporidium infection

… with Cryptosporidium infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium … water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have …

Your childs feelings

… happy and relaxed or tense and upset. They are aware of the people, emotions expressed around them, and the environment … (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems …

HIV and HIV tests

… of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, some people have flu-like symptoms. This may include fever, … slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 … Although HIV is a life-long infection, you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and …

Health advice for travellers

… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… Home isolation means you avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of … contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers …

Rabies

… carrier of rabies virus. What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever … Muscle spasm or weakness Strange behaviour The majority of people with rabies die of the disease. What are the symptoms … a bat and it is in your home or other enclosed space where people or pets also go, do not attempt to capture the bat. …