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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A severe … can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask … If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a severe …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… spores in the air. Infection occurs when the spores are inhaled. Wild and domestic animals can sometimes get … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if …

Shigellosis

… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? … stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, and an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no … infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found …

Scabies

… the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? Scabies is usually spread by … members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and … Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… human Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in … damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD include mood swings … The vCJD prion is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: … illness. A person can be infected and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease is spread through … the "fecal-oral" route. Parasite eggs are shed in the stool of infected people. The eggs must remain in the …

Listeriosis

… Document Vietnamese What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is … at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a …

Campylobacter infection

… is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person … neurological condition) can occur after campylobacteriosis. How can I become infected with Campylobacter ? Campylobacter … by your local Health Authority) after your last loose stool or episode of vomiting. This will allow you time to …