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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if they have travelled or had health care … towel to dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be …

Hand foot and mouth disease

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… inactivated influenza vaccine each year. The vaccine is available at no charge. You can find information on booking an … starts. In B.C., the influenza vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For best protection, you should …

Spongy moth spraying

… for potential health effects and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in adverse illnesses reported by …

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 … towel to dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. … is at risk of containing pathogens Samples of your water test positive for “fecal coliform” or E. Coli bacteria. This …

Disinfecting drinking water

… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing HealthLinkBC File #49f Wildfire: Its Effects on …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… the manufacturer’s directions carefully for recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner … File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer . Label and date all home canned foods before you store them … to read about home canning before you try it. Books are available on the subject, either at the library or in the …