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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… by the concentrations of pollutants in the air. Air quality can vary greatly from one area or community to the next and … is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types and amounts of pollutants released into the air … Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower …

West Nile virus

… usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus after biting birds infected … In very rare cases, WNV infection can result in death. If you develop a severe headache or neck stiffness for which … although there is no specific treatment, medication or cure for the infection. Most people who are infected with …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or … It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public …

Fibre and Your Health

… dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole … important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, … TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… in the southwestern United States in 1993 and in western Canada in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people … as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles … a treatment? There is no specific treatment, medication or cure however, many of the symptoms and complications of HPS …

Nitrate in well water

… Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be found in the environment, but is mainly used as a food and drink preservative, especially in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard … Since nitrate is colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every … because they do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, or diabetes. Yes No I know vaccines are checked for side … pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune …

Reye syndrome

… Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of … with acetaminophen are Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in … or swelling of the lining of the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. … the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 vaccine protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid …