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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at the same time …

Scabies

… itching is often worse at night. Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. Rashes may appear in these … care provider. Your health care provider may recommend a second treatment 1 week after the first treatment. Crusted …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep breath. Cough …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 15 seconds using warm water and soap. Use a paper towel to dry …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … There are no distractions, such as loud talking or TV during meals People are awake and alert during meals People are sitting up straight while eating …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to … Possible effects of wildfires on drinking water include: Changes in the amount and timing of snowmelt and runoff from storms Changes in water quality (e.g. nitrate, ammonia, phosphate, …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course of the illness. Dehydration can also … not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, … How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash fruits and vegetables …

Chlamydia

… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia …