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Travelling with children

… available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also … Pepto-Bismol) to treat diarrhea in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If your child has taken this kind of medicine and has changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting, call your …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia … may have been exposed to HIV at any time before or during your pregnancy, or if you have any questions about …

Malaria prevention

… you how to buy gear pre-treated with permethrin before or during your trip Most mosquito bites happen between dusk and …

Hearing loss in children

… hearing change? Yes, hearing can change over time. These changes in hearing can be either temporary or permanent. … such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® is … weather is suitable. Each area is usually treated only once during a season, with applications timed to treat larvae …

Norovirus

… running water, soap and cleansing of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand … an internal temperature of 90°C (194°F) for a minimum of 90 seconds will destroy the virus. For information on how to … Wash your hands well using soap and water for at least 20 seconds Image … Norovirus …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… touching, unlike traditional thermometers that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to … is fully sealed off Squeeze and hold down the button for 1 second Remove the thermometer and read the temperature … as much as 1 degree in the morning and reaching a maximum during the late afternoon. Mild increases may be caused by …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… antibiotics, keep taking your birth control pills and use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, until your … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, … hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after changing a …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. … or behaviour. In some situations of abuse, people may use physical force or emotional control over the other person. … and physical health. Here are some signs of stress: Changes in your feelings, such as becoming anxious or …