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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. …

Head lice

… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …

E coli infection

… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… lack of concentration Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …

Hepatitis C virus

… liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is … – Hepatitis C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and risks For more information on who should be …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver … testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United … begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore … headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it …

West Nile virus

… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding … on a case-by-case basis. For more information BC Centre for Disease Control: West Nile Virus (WNV) …

HTLV-1 Virus

… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …