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Q fever

… can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… legal driving requirements. Cataracts progress slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You … the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a shadow image How are cataracts removed? Cataract surgery is a "Day … Call your doctor if: Within 24 hours after surgery Very bad eye pain or headache Nausea/vomiting 24 hours to 1 week …

Urethritis

… gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms … symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or …

Rabies

… In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus and other animals are rarely infected. In other parts of Canada and North … act strangely but not always act aggressively. They may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, … waterproof gloves or a double layer of plastic or use a tool such as a trowel or spade to handle it. If you had …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are cyanobacteria blooms? Cyanobacteria blooms are sometimes … called a bloom will form. Cyanobacteria blooms are natural. However, some human activities (such as agriculture or a … etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and may also smell bad. This will likely discourage many …

COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein … to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the vaccine? Immunization is the best …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Many of the symptoms, … longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth disease can … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a …

Norovirus

… B.C. communities every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness … is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit … versa. Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the …

Gonorrhea

… find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to … cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. …