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Q fever

… exists all over the world. The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even … medical treatment. In more severe cases, antibiotics are used to treat Q fever. Who is at risk for Q fever? Q fever … This includes placentas, fetal membranes and aborted fetuses. Incinerate or bury the birthing products, as permitted …

Bed bugs

… Are bed bugs a health concern? A bed bug bite typically causes a red bump or flat welt that may be itchy. Bed bugs … Eliminate clutter Be careful what you bring into your house: Check furniture and bedding you buy from second-hand … cleaned. Dry steam or low-vapour steamers are best because they leave behind less moisture, which reduces the risk …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada … are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of developing …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family … September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times … than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming raw milk without falling ill, …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… using ingredients that have little to no added sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower … the nutrition information and choose foods with less sodium Use less salt at the table. All types of salt including …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified … when the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. … Can I take too much folic acid? Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … Olive or canola oil, and non-hydrogenated margarine (used in cooking, salad dressings, dips, or as a spread) … supplements? Maybe. People with hepatitis may not absorb or use nutrients properly. If you are not eating well, you …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface …

Rabies

… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … Some of the signs described above may have other causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, … escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has physical contact with a bat, consult …