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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of … liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …

Shingles vaccine

… Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … virus shingles vaccine. The live virus shingles vaccines are no longer available in Canada Are not sure if you had … the shingles vaccine? You can buy the shingles vaccine at most pharmacies and travel clinics. The vaccine is given as …

Lead in drinking water

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the … for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in … pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… that is naturally present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause …

Reye syndrome

… Vietnamese What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It … with acetaminophen are Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in … to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover completely, but Reye syndrome can cause …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, fatal disease of the brain. Early … 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 percent, occur without a known … diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. How do you treat CJD? There is currently no cure for CJD. Treatment …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel. Clean kitchen tools and surfaces Wash plates, utensils, cutting boards and … other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods are not and …

Toxoplasmosis

… out of every 100 people in North America by the time they are adults. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most … . The parasite enters the muscles of a bird or animal when it eats raw meat, or drinks the milk of an infected … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box …

Typhoid vaccine

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the whites of the … or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied gently …