189 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect … on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. Do not allow …
HealthLinkBC files
… symptoms include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled …
HealthLinkBC files
… get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. …
HealthLinkBC files
… very often, and is usually mild, severe disease can occur. Infections that can be spread from animals to humans … risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The … or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your …
HealthLinkBC files
… care settings where patients are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an … blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO infections are difficult to treat because of resistance to … antibiotics is a concern as they are used to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you …
HealthLinkBC files
… causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in …
HealthLinkBC files
… Reactions include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreaks usually …
HealthLinkBC files
… you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is … as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 … see HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults . For information on insect bite prevention, visit …
HealthLinkBC files
… against traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is … these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 … with you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of …
HealthLinkBC files
… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sexually Transmitted Infections Series …
