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Ultraviolet radiation

… beds and welding equipment. How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and … age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 people …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… The rash may fade away and then come back or get worse when the person is exposed to heat, such as in a warm bath … can spread it to others by coughing or sneezing. Sometimes you can get the disease just by touching the saliva or nasal … Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to … disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health … When you get immunized, you help protect others as well by reducing the spread of the influenza virus. What are the …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all …

Food safety in child care facilities

… pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not … illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … disorders. These include: Metabolic disorders: These occur when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain … weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles … not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting … that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in …

Impetigo

… and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, … cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin … severe pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File … eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper … care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be …