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Mercury spills in residential settings

… symptoms can also occur, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as pneumonitis, necrotizing … of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. More severe symptoms include tremors, memory changes, drowsiness …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… even after immunization. The illness will be much milder than if they had not been immunized. What are the … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. A mild fever and a rash, which looks like chickenpox but with … women and those with weakened immune systems is more severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia …

Scabies

… a weakened immune system, you are at risk of developing a severe case of scabies known as crusted (Norwegian) scabies. … sores on hands, feet, scalp, face and body Hair loss Mild itching How is scabies treated? Scabies will not go …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… is not hearing well? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, … your baby is asleep naturally, or for older children with a mild sedation Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) This … Present OAEs usually rules out hearing loss greater than a mild degree Is hearing loss temporary or permanent? Hearing …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause severe developmental delay, other health problems and even … Treatment can slow or even stop some of these problems. Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID): SCID affects a …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened … had mumps and are considered immune. Mumps is generally a mild disease. However, complications, including … Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… someone falls, the more likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying … do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activities per week, …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… crusty discharge. Is pinkeye serious? Pinkeye is usually a mild infection that is not a serious threat to health. It …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. A mild fever, swelling in the cheeks or neck, and a rash that … need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your … women and those with weakened immune systems is more severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia, …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure … contact with another person. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends with a whooping sound before … need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your …