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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will … in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in 30,000), and … congenital rubella syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who become infected with the virus in …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a … boots or shoes while at the petting zoo. This will help prevent you and your child from slipping and falling. At the …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the … is given in grade 6 because: The vaccine works better at a younger age. Preteens make more antibodies after getting the … HPV vaccine before they become sexually active. The vaccine prevents almost 100 percent of cases of cervical cancer and …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the … to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 … vaccine . The PCV 13 vaccine is also free for: Children 5 to 18 years of age with no spleen, or a spleen …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who … can spread the virus from the chickenpox vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the … defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with …

E coli infection

… and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune … cutting boards and counters that have touched raw meat to prevent E. coli from contaminating other foods. You can use … makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Cook whole or mechanically …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the … done in many developing countries. Parents or guardians of children born in or adopted from these countries should …

Travellers diarrhea

… #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… playing in this water. However, some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of … the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to water that is contaminated with … are providing a safe source of drinking water. How can I prevent illness from cyanobacteria? To prevent illness from …