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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious … health care provider will give you the treatment you need. While difficult to manage, serious VRE infections may still …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses the strong eye to see. If untreated, the child's brain … with toys and games Take rest breaks to avoid eye strain while doing close up activities, such as using a computer or … activities can decrease the natural blink reflex and cause irritated, red, or dry eyes Provide an area for homework …

Burns and scalds in young children

… are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact … hazards: Hot drinks left unattended Tripping over a child while transporting food Appliance cords such as kettles and … fireplace or glass-fronted gas fireplaces Open fireplaces Household appliances, such as irons, space heaters, and bottle …

Norovirus

… Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills and fever. The illness usually begins … that has been handled by a person with the virus or exposed while a person vomited Wash dishes and utensils with hot …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… may also change to a grey colour or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it … infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious … pills taken by mouth. Only medications taken by mouth are used to treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male …

Spongy moth spraying

… and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic reactions. Examples of symptoms include skin … removal), to prevent populations from becoming established. While spongy moth populations are detected yearly in B.C., … due to successful eradication efforts. Many methods are used to monitor and eradicate spongy moth introductions. …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems … skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any … breast/chest feeding cause FASD? No, drinking alcohol while breast/chest feeding or expressing human milk to feed …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… on to others? HCV is spread through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus … on them in a separate plastic bag before disposing into household garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, … that could have blood on them using a fresh solution of household bleach. Make a bleach solution by mixing 1 part …

Reye syndrome

… infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin®) has been … after the beginning of a viral infection. It can also occur while recovering from the infection. Reye syndrome can be …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very … chance is mostly eliminated if you consistently take HIV medicines to reduce the amount of virus in your body. HIV …