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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the … excessive feeders that damage tree health by stripping the needles and leaves from their host trees. When outbreaks … called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also … Some people choose to focus on their own or their families’ needs. For more information For more information on becoming …

Asbestos in drinking water

… replaced with alternative pipes. Always take precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … sources before it reaches drinking water system pipes. When asbestos-cement pipes deteriorate, some asbestos fibres …

Typhoid vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the … Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan for 3 weeks or more may need to get the vaccine. You are more likely to be exposed …

Shingles vaccine

… Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles … Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the … Asia, or the Western Pacific for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus …

Scabies

… the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their … partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain …

Spongy moth spraying

… if items are moved. Where is the spongy moth found? You can find the spongy moth in many parts of southern B.C. … called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil and it only affects moth and butterfly larvae when they consume it. Foray 48B® also contains some inactive …