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… or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic … community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened … system. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … organs. It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services … to spread TB bacteria to other people. Home isolation helps prevent the spread of TB because you stay home and away from …
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… moulds and bacteria while the high acid in the foods will prevent botulism bacteria from growing. Low-acid foods … smooth and there are no scratches or cracks that would prevent a seal. It is very important to sterilize the jars …
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… immediately. Treatment must begin as soon as possible to prevent rabies, which can be fatal if left untreated. How … health and safety: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun Safety for Children HealthLinkBC File #47 Cyanobacteria Blooms … File #52 Swimmer's Itch Outdoor safety, search and rescue prevention and preparedness, and links to social media for …
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… from scratch and any foods brought in by families or staff Prevent cross-contamination. Wash hands, utensils and food … with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on objects, clothing or other …
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… diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or … impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 …
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… . What precautions are taken to avoid the spread of BSE? To prevent the spread of BSE, materials that are likely to …
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… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the … Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk … times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected … information on milk safety, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/dairy-safety or contact BCCDC Food …
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… is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free through …
