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… and chicks are often infected with Salmonella Animal bites: Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the … feet of all animals can be contaminated. For example, cat bites or scratches can cause Bartonella infection also known …
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… closed-toe walking shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent If your medication requires needles and … You should also be more careful to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about Malaria and how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests … or non-target insects such as honeybees, beetles or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control … direct notice of the timing of the aerial spraying. Sign postings near the treatment areas will outline the general …
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… Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the pubic area. … see lice and their eggs at the base of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots …
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… through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child …
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… moth? The spongy moth ( Lymantria dispar ) is an invasive insect that could harm urban forests and British Columbia … spongy moth populations are detected yearly in B.C., the insect has not become permanently established due to … or non-target insects such as honeybees and beetles, or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control …
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… by keeping all burns, wounds, scrapes and animal or insect bites clean. If you use tampons, menstrual cups, diaphragms, …
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… lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, greyish-brown, wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay … scalp Itchy scalp due to a sensitive reaction caused by the bites Scratch marks or small red bumps like a rash How can I … are either not safe or do not work. These products include insect sprays, motor oil, gasoline, alcohol, flea soap, …
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… or spit can also carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed … If you or your child are injured: Wash and bandage bites, cuts or scrapes Seek medical attention if the injury …
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