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Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and … Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … of multi-dose vials by bacteria and fungi. Some vaccines have ingredients to boost the immune response to the … used in some vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination when the vaccine is being made. Aluminum salts – Aluminum …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… family member may not realize their legal responsibilities when assisting an older adult with finances, particularly … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs … for Always feeling exhausted Needing medication to help you sleep or cope Making changes in your lifestyle, including …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or … bison, moose and caribou Remove some of the fat from meat when possible Trim off visible fat Drain fat after cooking …

A better immunization experience for your child

… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization with your child Use a … it hurt?" Apologize - for example, "I am really sorry you have to go through this" Consider using numbing creams and …

Urethritis

… or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care … or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the … moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic reactions in some humans and livestock. … called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth …

Calcium and your health

… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium … how much calcium you are getting from food. For foods that have a label, check the nutrition facts table to see how …

Yersiniosis

… and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and … milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, …

Sun safety for children

… Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure … children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin … the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the sun is the strongest. When you are outside, look …