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Sun safety for children

… pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the … significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to keep … sure your baby is well hydrated in hot weather by offering breastmilk or something to drink every hour or so. Never …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic vaping … reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… Campylobacter, Salmonella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium . How are waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections … leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of infection. For many … that the source of infection can be located and controlled. How can I keep from getting a waterborne infection? Do not …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… bacteria sometimes cause necrotizing fasciitis. However, these bacteria make toxins that destroy body tissue … HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus bacteria spread by … with the infected person’s mouth or nose secretions. How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no …

Group A streptococcal infections

… an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from contact with those whose infection is not causing symptoms. GAS infection is more common in those with chickenpox. How is it spread? Group A Streptococcus bacteria are often …

Heat-related illness

… result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be … or other substances Previous heat stroke High humidity How can I prevent heat-related illness? There are many ways … in air-conditioned buildings or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30°C (86°F), fans alone may not …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can reduce the risk of … and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands How does influenza spread? Influenza spreads easily from … be able to spread the virus for a longer period of time. How serious is influenza? In addition to making you sick, …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend to … or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are not affected …

Tick bites and disease

… health care provider to remove the tick if it has buried itself deep into your skin. This happens if the tick has been … some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick … can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You can help …

Immune Globulin

… infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive … go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I prevent measles after exposure? Ig is given to …