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Elementary school age children and their vision

… Avoiding activities needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or … avoid eye strain while doing close up activities, such as using a computer or tablet, playing video games, or watching …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… that live in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many … wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. Use an alcohol-based …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… children and people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB … hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or using a tissue. For more information on proper hand washing, …

Q fever

… the Q fever bacteria in their flesh and body fluids. The highest numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues … room in buildings such as farm buildings and laboratories housing infected animals. People at higher risk for Q fever include: Farmers, ranchers and farm …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

Pasteurized and raw milk

… chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due to … and soap residue has been removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… will review the following information with the child using a provincial resource like a HealthLinkBC File: Which …

Impetigo

… cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? …