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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… are naturally found in the gut (digestive system) and that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not …

Measles

… in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to …

Mumps

… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine …

Rabies

… White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is inside, close all doors and …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms or … BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care … piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you have sex. Use only water-based …

Lead paint and hazards

… of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and … lead, the paint will have a warning label. How can I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by … environmental health officer for more information. Should lead-based paint be removed? Sometimes leaving …

Water fluoridation facts

… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive … They found no connection between fluoridation and cancer. There is no evidence that suggests exposure to …

Cryptosporidium infection

… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … an organ or bone marrow transplant, and those who have had cancer treatment may get serious infections. Young children … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What …

Nitrate in well water

… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. … of nitrate. There may also be an associated link between cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What …

COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is … preparations (for example, vitamin oils, tablets and anticancer agents) and cosmetics. Speak with your health care …