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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… is very rare, but approximately 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be found in every country around the world. What causes CJD? CJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… shrubs as caterpillars. Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. … outbreaks occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even death of …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). In … (Flu) Vaccine . All of the vaccines are approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are usually available … best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information on booking an appointment to get …

Pertussis whooping cough

… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been … get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain …

Scabies

… Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch … partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you … long as you remain untreated. Although less common, scabies can be spread by sharing clothes, towels or bedding. Anyone …

Well water testing

… for a list of qualified labs). Unsafe drinking water can make you sick. Even if you are not sick right now, your … may not be safe. Some contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease …

Salmonellosis

… is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden … are shed in the feces of infected people or animals and can infect other people through poor sanitation or hygiene. You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened … or animal cells. The viruses needed to make some vaccines can only be grown in human or animal cells. After the virus …