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Tick bites and disease

… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … to remove the whole tick as soon as possible. What are the symptoms of tick-related diseases? If you have the following symptoms within days or weeks after being bitten by a tick, …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… or call 9-1-1 if the coughing continues, or if a child has symptoms such as retching, vomiting or wheezing. Tell the … peanuts, nuts and seeds, popcorn, marshmallows, olives with pits, dried fruit like raisins, hard or gel candies, gum and … and eat with them. Be a positive role model – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children …

West Nile virus

… are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus? Most people infected with WNV … illness that starts 3 to 14 days after being infected. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue … of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check the product label for instructions on proper …

Molluscum contagiosum

… These can spread easily but are not harmful. What are the symptoms? A molluscum infection begins as tiny painless … smooth, pinkish-white, raised areas that may have a small pit or crater in the centre of them. The bumps may become … Avoid shaving areas where the bumps are present. If these symptoms appear around the eyes, they may be treated to …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and worms. What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or … children put toys into their mouths. An animal's saliva or spit can also carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk cows, feed …

Group A streptococcal infections

… of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the symptoms of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly … children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see … is a rare and serious result of an invasive GAS infection. Symptoms include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to …

Rabies

… contact with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization … are the most common carrier of rabies virus. What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever Increasing …

Pubic lice

… crab lice. Pubic lice can also be found in chest hair, armpit hair, on the upper thighs, lower abdomen, eyebrows, … well as avoid sharing their clothes or towels. What are the symptoms? Itching is the most common symptom of pubic lice. … see lice and their eggs at the base of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and …

Toxic shock syndrome

… they have developed antibodies to them. What are the symptoms of TSS? Symptoms of TSS include flu-like symptoms … shock syndrome requires immediate emergency care in a hospital. Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department … by keeping all burns, wounds, scrapes and animal or insect bites clean. If you use tampons, menstrual cups, diaphragms, …

Impetigo

… breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that … redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is …