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Mumps

… the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 …

Young children and their vision

… How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many methods are used to monitor and … beetles or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in the world and can be used on certified …

Spongy moth spraying

… tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled in B.C.? The goal in B.C. is “eradication” … beetles, or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in the world and can be used on certified …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… or rat. This is important to know as there are different control methods for the different rodents. Mouse droppings … of rodents? It is not a good idea to use poison or baits to control rodents. Poisoned rodents can crawl away and die, … rodents promptly and remove all bait stations once pest control has been completed If you are unable to control …

Iron in Foods

… Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …

Rubella

… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… buildings, and working on construction, utility and pest control. Workers and homeowners can be exposed in crawl … mice, their droppings, urine, or saliva. You can do this by controlling rodents in and around the home. Keep mice out of … For more information For more information on how to control rats and mice, see HealthLinkBC File #37 Getting rid …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is …