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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… insect, aircraft, weather and treatment area. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs over … Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, …

Swimmers itch

… may reduce some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common … Take antihistamines. For children, consult your health care provider such as your local pharmacist, family doctor … occurs from too much scratching, you should see your health care provider. For More Information For more information on …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing … local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider. See your health care provider right away if your child has any of the …

West Nile virus

… find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile virus? … up the dead bird, place it in double garbage bags and be careful not to puncture the garbage bags If you do not have … the bag out over the bird so the bird is inside the bag. Be careful not to touch the bird and keep your hands outside …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a severe …

HTLV-1 Virus

… constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the … you have a HTLV-1-associated illness for which your health care provider thinks testing is needed, or you have been in …

E coli infection

… diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to … medicine or antibiotics unless recommended by your health care provider. If you have a serious E. coli infection, you … make food safer HealthLinkBC File #59d Food safety in child care facilities HealthLinkBC File #72 Unpasteurized fruit …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … report all serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? The vaccine … However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. Mature Minor Consent It is recommended that …

Genital herpes

… a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help … done when there are sores present. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible after the sores develop. … or creams, unless they are prescribed by your health care provider Avoid breaking blisters and any sexual contact …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see … even a brief one, you should take them to their health care provider to determine the cause of the seizure. For …