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Listeriosis

… in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when the food is refrigerated. Foods contaminated with … miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health … if they are at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines … TB clinics, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis . Image … Sputum testing for …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… The vagina normally contains harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms … are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why … surfaces for up to 2 days and on hands for up to 5 minutes. When you wash your hands, you help clean them and remove the …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to … and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming … further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can keep in the …

Mumps

… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 cases). Both of these conditions are temporary and rarely result in permanent … from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our … leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this …

Clean-up after a flood

… that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled … can become heavily contaminated and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not return home until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected and have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain … The virus can also spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can be …

Insect repellents and DEET

… used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. … are often itchy or irritating, and can also cause serious illnesses, such as West Nile virus. What is West Nile virus? …