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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the disease can be treated. The …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not … soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Low grade fever may also occur. These reactions are mild and …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also … are high, stay indoors with the doors and windows closed to lower the rate of sulphur dioxide coming inside Try to exercise when concentrations of air pollution are lower Avoid exercising outdoors near large sources of …

Hearing loss in children

… care provider right away if your child has any of the following: Ear discharge (fluid draining from ear) Earache … Certain syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) … old 1 to 2 years old Points to body parts when asked Follows simple commands Says more words every month Starts to …

Toxic shock syndrome

… of a wound, vomiting and diarrhea, signs of shock including low blood pressure and light-headedness, shortness of breath … caps or contraceptive sponges, you can prevent TSS by: Following the directions on package inserts, including … at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that you need. The risk of TSS is higher …

Group A streptococcal infections

… and tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, … include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides … diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… Germs can spread easily in crowded places. Check the list below for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or … in the arm or leg where the vaccine is given, and a low fever that may last for a few days. Up to half of …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines … and/or polysaccharides (complex sugars). Vaccines allow your child to build protection from harmful germs … it is used. Adverse events, or possible side effects, following immunization are reported in each province and …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… community, your chances of becoming infected with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. … visits? While in hospital, visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This …