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Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … how they are feeling. These cues will also help you know when your baby is ready for interaction and play and when … physical activity every day to build strong bones, muscles, heart and lungs. Try dancing, skipping, jumping or running …

Travel immunizations for adults

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your … take this with you on your trip. Which immunizations do I need to get if I am planning to travel? The immunizations … contact. It can also be spread through saliva or spit when people share things like food and drinks. The vaccine …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… 6 weeks after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be … who might come in contact with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … be required every 3 months. Please note that this vaccine needs to be refrigerated; bringing the vaccine with you in … or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be contaminated when stool is used as fertilizer, or when contaminated water …

Q fever

… this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of … make you sick. Bacteria can contaminate dust and infect you when inhaled. This is more likely when an infected animal …

Pubic lice

… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles … not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting … loaded traps to remove rodents from buildings. Dispose of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you … tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have …

Syphilis

… internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, … or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your body, which can lead to … further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves … of the time For more information For information on hearing tests or hearing loss see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …