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… U.S. and across all provinces of Canada. What is the risk of West Nile virus in B.C.? There are many species of … and transmit the virus. Some of these are present in B.C. However, the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. … is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild birds or other animals (dead or alive). If you …
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… wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these … your pet. If you choose to feed these products to your pet, handle them safely. Wash and disinfect all surfaces and pet …
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… with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood … to your own health care provider if you need to continue taking these medications for 1 full month. To help protect … to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have acquired the …
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… pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not … and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of getting a serious illness. What are the symptoms? … at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older …
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… illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all … properly. This is called cross contamination. To reduce the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other … smell bad, so if in doubt, throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who …
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… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and … such as kettles and slow cookers that children can pull Pot handles turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors … such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are …
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… on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a … and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables … Avoid grains mixed with foods that are common choking risks. For example, bread with nuts, large seeds or raisins …
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… is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit … does not wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated … How can I reduce the risk of getting infected from cleaning up vomit or diarrhea? …
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… pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not … child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use the washroom. Thoroughly …
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… There is no specific treatment, medication or cure however, many of the symptoms and complications of HPS can … that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in … saliva, urine, droppings or nests of deer mice, may be at risk of catching the virus. However, the chances of this …
