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Typhoid vaccine

… The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The vaccine is … You are more likely to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… nut or seed butters blended with an equal amount of warm water and stirred into iron-fortified infant cereal Sample … File #68d Iron in foods HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …

Safe sleeping for babies

… chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? … against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine at the …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other … method that protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some anti-seizure medications and other …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… disease, also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans or … on trees and in the soil and releases spores in the air. Infection occurs when the spores are inhaled. Wild and … can sometimes get infected with C. gattii as well. The infection itself is not spread from animals to humans or …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… shade or in a cool area inside Go to large parks that have water features and lots of trees as they may be cooler and breezier. You can also look for splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more … milk or formula than usual, as well as small amounts of water between feedings. You can also offer extra “snacks” …

Toxic shock syndrome

… see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or … not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and …

Q fever

… influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating … However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and … and is in contact with contaminated soil or dust. Airborne bacteria can be carried one kilometer, or more, …

Indoor air quality

… are some examples. Biological contaminants can cause infections and allergic symptoms. For more information, … quality. Some examples include detecting and repairing any water damage quickly (for biological contaminants), … for at least 30 minutes after showering or cooking If water damage occurs, repair the leak and dry out damaged …