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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to … If you are unsure when your baby should be immunized or tested, speak with your health care provider. It is …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …

Tick bites and disease

… Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to … Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it by drowning it …

E coli infection

… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication … does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help … touch such as bed linens, bed rails, bathroom fixtures and medical equipment. You can become infected if you touch a … agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection …

Q fever

… illness lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop … Most people who get Q fever recover without any special medical treatment. In more severe cases, antibiotics are … products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show …

Toxoplasmosis

… or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test results. Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary … check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the vaccine series. … or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health care …

Rabies

… greatly reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public … symptoms appear, it is usually too late to start effective medical treatment. If you think you have been exposed to a … may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is inside, close all doors and …