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Hepatitis B virus infection

… each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long … infections occur in people who were born in countries with high levels of HBV infection. Examples include some areas of … HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts of virus. Transmission can occur through the …

Water fluoridation facts

… issues. However, as with any naturally occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… soft textures, even before they have teeth. This includes foods that are: Lumpy. Offer foods with lumpy textures by no later than 9 months … and finely minced, pureed, mashed or ground Safe finger foods, such as strips or pieces of soft-cooked vegetables, …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make … procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …

Salmonellosis

… environments. Salmonella can be found in a wide variety of foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, … surfaces immediately before putting cooked or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting … before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods that come from animal sources, particularly poultry, …

Listeriosis

… Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or become contaminated with Listeria , … (e.g., smoked or candied salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when …

Yersiniosis

… milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw … and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using the same cutting board or utensils. … bowl to prevent drips of raw meat juice contaminating other foods Always wash and sanitize cutting boards, surfaces and …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a … 30 minutes) or leave meals uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make swallowing easier Experience a change in the … staff have training to make soft or texture-modified foods. Examples include pureed, minced, and moist or soft, …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections …

Pertussis whooping cough

… spread of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …