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Listeriosis

… seafood products You can reduce the risk of listeriosis and other foodborne pathogens by following good food handling … eating Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and other prepared foods Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk and … foods Bag raw meat, poultry, or fish separately from other food items Return home right away after shopping so …

Shigellosis

… to person when tiny bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected … a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected … contact Right after sex, thoroughly wash your hands and any other body parts or items that may have touched stool, such …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… from their homes due to fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. To register as a volunteer, contact an … affected in your community. You may not be able to help others at such times. Some people choose to focus on their …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. Age … the arm (A). For the 12 month visit, do this again on the other arm. Back of the arm Have your child sit with their … and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on the other arm. Age Where to put cream or patch 12 months Apply …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… People infected with Cryptococcus are not infectious to others. What are the symptoms? Most people who are exposed … B.C. It is unclear how C. gattii arrived in B.C. and other areas of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. Can I tell … this type of fungus exist. There are no fungicides or other chemicals that can be applied to trees to protect …

Clean-up after a flood

… farmyards, manure, garbage, overflowing septic systems and other sources of contamination and disease. Flood waters can … assume they contain asbestos until testing indicates otherwise. It is impossible to assess whether a building or … materials should be removed by certified professionals. Other clean-up work can continue, as asbestos poses little …

Bed bugs

… Some people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people … sheets, pillow, mattress, bed frame, carpets, clothing and other items that come in close contact with your body. The … including mattresses and box springs Under lamps and other items on nightstands You can also coat bed legs with …

Nitrate in well water

… and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite and ammonia. Nitrate … sources, nitrate makes its way into well water through other sources such as: Agricultural activities (including … farmed areas. In some cases, wells located near each other may have different levels of nitrate, so you cannot …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… considered more susceptible to inaccurate measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal … not always accurate so it is important to be watching for other signs that your child might be ill. Also, the degree … but rather the child’s behaviour, overall appearance and other symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, nausea, and …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. The aim of harm reduction … including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances Supply distribution and needle recovery …