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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… you choose to feed these products to your pet, handle them safely. Wash and disinfect all surfaces and pet bowls that … eat. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer Do not let your pet eat … wire around the garden to keep them out. Wear gloves during gardening and wash your hands after gardening or …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution events When outdoor air quality is poor, it … of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of campfires Limit the …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … foods like fresh fruits and vegetables Cook foods to a safe temperature Cooking foods to an internal temperature of …

Toxoplasmosis

… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… vitamin K in your usual diet to make your blood clot at a safe rate. Therefore, it is important to eat the same amount … illness) and return home to your normal diet. You plan to travel to a place where the foods are different. If you make … is about the same each day. If your INR is stable and in safe range, keep eating the foods you normally eat. If your …

Mumps

… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … if you have been in contact with a person with mumps or traveled to an area with a mumps outbreak, get examined by a …

Shingles vaccine

… You can buy the shingles vaccine at most pharmacies and travel clinics. The vaccine is given as a series of 2 doses, … reactions after the vaccine? The shingles vaccine is very safe. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, …

Measles

… unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There are 2 … if you have been in contact with someone with measles or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for … CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if they have travelled or had health care outside of Canada. CPO rarely …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough …