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Travelling with children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing … Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways …

West Nile virus

… a mild to moderate illness that starts 3 to 14 days after being infected. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body … in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding … from biting. Mosquitoes that can carry WNV are most active in the evening and early morning, especially at dusk …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are home to … early developmental stages. Foray 48B® also contains some inactive ingredients that improve the Btk performance. Many of … and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared …

Vaginal yeast infection

… yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; you are unsure if your … off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to prevent … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV vaccine. GBS … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …

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 …

Facts about chickenpox

… age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. … exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to reduce the illness, and the … some people who have had chickenpox, the virus can become active again later in life and cause a painful rash with …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… What are the symptoms? Symptoms start 3 to 6 days after being infected with the virus. Symptoms usually start …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … have a pet cat: Wash your hands after patting, brushing or being licked by your cat Keep your cat indoors Clean out the …

Burns and scalds in young children

… are preventable. By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive … to regulate temperature and prevent bursts of hot water Active strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, …