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Hearing tests for infants and children

… them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 … sounds. This is why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent … their hands right after touching animals. Many children have been infected by touching pets and then putting their … face or your face People with weakened immune systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare …

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 … cases, death can occur within 18 hours. In other cases, surgery is required to remove the affected body tissue or … members of a person with a GAS infection or those who have direct contact with the mouth or nose secretions of an …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic reactions in some humans and livestock. … control product in the world and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and in your … and knowledge of the world. Types of play While you may organize your child’s play at times, or sometimes have to …

Financial abuse of older adults

… partner or close friend dies. They are grieving, and they have many decisions to make. What are the health effects of … Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …

Reye syndrome

… children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox … brain swelling, preventing damage to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover …

Spongy moth spraying

… control product in the world and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… of an infected person. The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, … must be carried by blood to the infected site to work. Surgery, combined with antibiotics, is the usual treatment. … not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox …