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Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, … it is recommended to eat cooked or locally sourced high-risk foods like leafy green vegetables (such as …

Swimmers itch

… cycle as parasites in the bodies of water snails and in the blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… such as walkers or canes, not using them correctly or not properly maintaining the equipment Environmental factors …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… appear on the arms and may spread to the chest, back and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back or get … developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will … provider about lotions and other remedies for the itching. Taking a non-prescription antihistamine may help if the …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), …

Tuberculosis TB

… reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial … need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray … up” and making you sick. The TB preventive treatment medicines are recommended for those people most likely to …

Clean-up after a flood

… with soap for 20 seconds, and in foods cooked to 74°C and higher Wash your hands often if you have been cleaning up … to enter Cans that are in good condition only after taking off the label, thoroughly washing the can in warm …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… put me at risk? Certain activities may put you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning … habitats. The chance of being exposed to hantavirus is higher if you work, play, or live in closed spaces where …

Well water testing

… activities or septic systems, if built or maintained improperly, could lead to increased nitrates and fertilizers … such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … and long-term health effects if they are consumed in high amounts. Other metals such as lead and copper can leach …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… drinking cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: … enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be … of getting it is very low. Some people are known to have a higher risk of getting the disease. Injection drug use is …