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Yersiniosis

… intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried … cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands … Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods from rodents …

Impetigo

… can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It spreads … With treatment, impetigo should be gone in about 7 days. How can you help? Keep your child with impetigo at home …

Roseola

… nose, diarrhea, vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should … HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile seizures (fever seizures) . How does roseola spread? Roseola is spread through saliva … when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to …

Group A streptococcal infections

… an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from contact with those whose … GAS infection is more common in those with chickenpox. How is it spread? Group A Streptococcus bacteria are often … Speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your …

Measles

… #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and … sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. How can I prevent spreading measles to others? A person with …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File … course) of the antibiotics and that they are taken on time. How is it spread? Pinkeye caused by a bacterial or viral … by your eye care professional before using them again. How is it treated? Pinkeye will often clear up by itself. …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… required if you continue to travel or work in these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and … last dose. The travel clinic will provide instructions on how to take the vaccine at home. It is important to follow … People infected may have no symptoms or only mild diarrhea. However, others can develop very severe, watery diarrhea and …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids … packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how much fibre it contains. Look for foods with a percent … are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the long-term use of some laxatives can make your …

Rubella

… due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in Canada, however, in babies born to women who immigrate to Canada as … has never been found to cause Congenital Rubella Syndrome. How is rubella spread? Rubella is spread by contact with … about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a rash. Symptoms can appear 14 to 21 days …

Reye syndrome

… causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic …