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Pasteurized and raw milk

… that may be found in the raw milk. Pathogens are microorganisms such as bacteria that make us sick. Raw milk can … its association with numerous outbreaks caused by enteric organisms. Mandatory pasteurization of milk has eliminated …
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Toxic shock syndrome

… toxins (poisons). It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS …
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Group A streptococcal infections

… by toxins produced by the bacteria and can affect all body organs. In B.C., about 1 in 20 cases of invasive GAS …
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Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are …
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Toxoplasmosis

… water contaminated with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare …
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Childhood vaccines are safe

… as well as to the federal government and World Health Organization. Rates of these adverse events are analyzed and …
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Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… by disease or medical treatment An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are …
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… that is used to treat serious infections caused by organisms that are resistant to other antibiotics such as …
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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… control product in the world and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial …
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Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get …