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West Nile virus

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Food safety in child care facilities

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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Reduce mobile vehicle emissions by replacing older …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using …
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The pregnant traveller

… motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about medications that might help. How can I protect myself … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where … also be transmitted sexually and through blood and tissue products. Zika virus infection in a pregnant woman can cause …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates of a …
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Vaginal yeast infection

… infections (STIs) and some scented soaps, feminine hygiene products or deodorant sprays can cause symptoms similar to a …
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using …
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Heat-related illness

… weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain psychiatric medications Use of alcohol or other substances Previous heat …
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Iron in Foods

… Nutrient File *If you are pregnant, limit liver and liver products to 75g (2 ½ ounces) per week. Liver is high in …