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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… or spit can also carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed … If you or your child are injured: Wash and bandage bites, cuts or scrapes Seek medical attention if the injury …
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Travel immunizations for adults

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The pregnant traveller

… You should also be more careful to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about Malaria and how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How …
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Group A streptococcal infections

… children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see …
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Rabies

… bat or another animal that seems sick and behaves strangely bites or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. …
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Pubic lice

… see lice and their eggs at the base of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots …
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Yellow fever vaccine

… person to person. For information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… in Canada. Cases are associated with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, …
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Travelling with children

… from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or young children to …