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Yersiniosis

… intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried … and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for children with food … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of age need 2 doses given at … rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This may … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …

Facts about chickenpox

… see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How is chickenpox spread? The virus is spread through the … over. Chickenpox usually lasts about 10 days. What is the treatment? If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, … age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good bacteria may be killed. C. diff … In some cases C. diff infection may cause no symptoms. However, it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people … the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a shadow image How are cataracts removed? Cataract surgery is a "Day … after the procedure (weeks to years later), which can be treated with a minor laser procedure. A common feeling after …

Ultraviolet radiation

… of UV radiation include tanning beds and welding equipment. How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and … tanning (the darkening of the melanin in your skin). Repeated exposure to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child … get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from the vaccine. … than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how vaccines are made. Vaccines now contain fewer substances …

Burns and scalds in young children

… for young children? Hospitalization for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and … such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are … strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children …