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Norovirus

… ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if … running water, soap and cleansing of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand … an internal temperature of 90°C (194°F) for a minimum of 90 seconds will destroy the virus. For information on how to …

Indoor air quality

… exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air quality, … feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Formaldehyde and other …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… unvented kerosene heaters, stoves and other sources. Second-hand tobacco smoke also contains combustion by-products. These …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… staff and visitors can spread the infection to you if their hands have come in contact with the C. diff bacteria, and … all parts of your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub your hands together to create lather. To … place it in the linen hamper provided Wash your hands for a second time before exiting the room Health care facilities …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third … of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners Residents and …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… Tubersol® under the top layer of skin on your forearm. Second appointment You must go back to the clinic 48 to 72 …

Burns and scalds in young children

… such as kettles and slow cookers that children can pull Pot handles turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors … and appliances away from the edge of the counter Turn pot handles inward on the stove and cook on back elements … skin Cool the burn immediately with cool water; Every second counts Cool the burn for 1 minute; continue cooling, …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is given at the … of the vaccine must be given before 20 weeks of age and the second dose by 8 months of age. Two doses of the vaccine are … immunization. Parents and caregivers should wash their hands thoroughly after changing diapers. What are the …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 … per cubic meter (Bq/m3), a measure of radioactive decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use … Scrub all parts of your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse them under warm water. Dry your hands with …