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Toxoplasmosis

… the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually … prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the illness usually have … toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box or after touching anything …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… In some cases C. diff infection may cause no symptoms. However, it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea … C. diff bacteria are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or coughing. How can I … regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. Use an …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… as fine and gross motor skills, and thinking skills such as how to do things or how things work. Your child and play As … Gently touching or massaging your baby’s arms and legs Getting down on the floor so your baby can see your face … play makes them upset (for example, their block tower has fallen over), be patient and empathetic. This will help give …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure is not … infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a febrile seizure. This is not a …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For … trans fat is formed during the processing of vegetable oils. In the past, the main source of industry-made … fat from meat when possible Trim off visible fat Drain fat after cooking ground meat Use the nutrition facts table on …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… without proper ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration … such as kitchens and bathrooms Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t get sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, … 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 …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can … increase eye safety for children. Teach children to play safely with toys and games Take rest breaks to avoid eye …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many … to people, dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles or non-target insects such as honeybees, beetles or spiders. Canada … musty smell and spray droplets on hard surfaces and windows after the treatment. These can be removed by washing with …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… support resources Crisis information Reuniting families How can I become a volunteer? In British Columbia, the … . How can I manage stress while volunteering? Being a … emergencies or disasters. Relying on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or burden on those …