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Campylobacter infection

… ? Campylobacter is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood … It is the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a … feces are ingested. Campylobacter live in the intestines of many animals including chickens, cows, pigs, …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… a very rare risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has been seen in the week after the first dose of … of weakened immune systems Had intussusception or has an intestinal disorder that may result in intussusception Babies …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

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

Heat-related illness

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are … your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… feeding in the area Read and follow the directions on the label carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access … in cement footings and foundations Build sheds on concrete slabs How can I clean up areas where rodents have been? …

Travellers diarrhea

… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … against traveller’s diarrhea caused by (ETEC) is available but not routinely recommended unless you are at … not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially available water treatment devices, drops or tablets Various …

Toilet learning

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… make it easier to stay inside in a cool place during the hottest hours of the day If you work outside or in an … make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences … Pregnancy and alcohol use For information about preterm labour, please visit: Preterm Labour Heat-related Series …