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Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ transplant, … by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but …

Salmonellosis

… infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods … Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold Wash hands before, during and after food preparation Keep a clean kitchen …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 people will …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… for children and youth is much lower and depends on their body weight. The caffeine in one energy drink or energy shot … and teens. Some vitamins, like vitamin A, are stored in the body and build up over time. Having high amounts of certain … like Gatorade® and Powerade®, are designed to rehydrate the body after intense exercise. Some sports drinks are high in …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A … around foods with these key nutrients. Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and … It also carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Include iron-rich foods in your child’s meals and …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… and rivers. When the amount of cyanobacteria in a water body increases, a dense mass called a bloom will form. … may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … of the ears and eyes. It is important that you rinse your body with clean water immediately after exposure to …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is leaching … safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce …

Yellow fever vaccine

… you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What …

Lead in drinking water

… the water quality is from your tap. Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the …