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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… into the tissues surrounding them. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly … not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider … have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are … to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the … called Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth …

Pubic lice

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on … the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to disinfect drinking … sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of any negative impacts on human health. The addition …

Chlamydia

… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … find out if you have chlamydia, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …

Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those who have: A family …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … child Do not offer a food to a child with food allergy if you are not sure it is safe. Ask parents to provide a …

Bed bugs

… Download PDF Document English What is a bed bug? Bed bugs are small, quick-moving, wingless insects with flat, oval … mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health … because they leave behind less moisture, which reduces the risk of mould. Steam will only kill the bed bugs it touches, …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When wildfire affects the surrounding trees, soil and … quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. … in B.C. When good practices are followed, there is little risk to human health and the environment. Most fire …