Search Results

177 results found

Quit or reduce vaping

… blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the mouth, throat and airways, and worsen symptoms of existing … evidence. Compared to cigarettes, a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when … to vaping until they are ready to quit altogether is a lower-harm option. If you choose to vape, ensure that you do …

Burns and scalds in young children

… and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin … transporting food Appliance cords such as kettles and slow cookers that children can pull Pot handles turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors Bathroom hazards: …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for the following people: Laboratory workers routinely exposed to meningococcal bacteria Military …

Vaginal yeast infection

… yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; you are unsure if your … or perfumed soaps, sprays or tampons; immediately change out of wet clothes, like swimsuits or workout clothes; avoid … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… is at risk of containing pathogens (germs) such as a shallow well or a well drilled in fractured rock. Surface water, … not drink or use tap water to brush your teeth, rinse your mouth, mix drinks or make ice cubes without boiling it first. … filters, such as a Brita®, which sit in a jug and allow water to trickle through, and some tap-mounted and …

Hearing loss in adults

… senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly 1 … or speak louder Have difficulty understanding or following conversations Must concentrate to understand what … - An audiologist specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, treating and managing hearing loss, as well as other hearing, …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? … for your child and everyone else in your family to follow strict hygiene practices. These practices should be followed for up to 10 days after pinkeye has been diagnosed or …

Rabies

… include: Headache Fever Increasing difficulty in swallowing Excessive drooling Muscle spasm or weakness Strange … unusually tame, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, paralysis, staggering and seizures. Infected animals … to capture the bat, you may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is …

Malaria prevention

… Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include Africa, South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, … and your family from mosquito bites by doing the following: Wear light-coloured clothing, long sleeve shirts, … traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… (MSP). You can check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have … www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/travel-health/yellow-fever/vaccination-centres-canada-british-columbia.html . … traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s …