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Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied … It will often clear up by itself in 7 to 10 days. Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your … from the eye of an infected person. The bacteria or virus causing pinkeye may also be spread to others through contact …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… of vancomycin before, or if you have stayed for a long time in a hospital where there have been previous VRE cases. … or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British … it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … Drizzle olive, nut or seed oils over vegetables instead of using butter Use soft margarine or natural peanut, nut or … Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or …

Water fluoridation facts

… does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects teeth when they first appear and as they develop over time. Fluoride bonds with the enamel or surface of teeth, … tooth decay than those who drink non-fluoridated water. By using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As …

Rabies

… seizures. Infected animals usually die within 10 days from when they first appear sick. Bats infected with rabies may … for advice. Also visit www.bcbats.ca . Take precautions when you travel If you are travelling for a month or more to …

Cryptosporidium infection

… Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called … that are not filtered and disinfected may be at risk at all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne … Wash your hands before eating and handling food, and after using the toilet, changing diapers, or touching animals Make …

Yersiniosis

… milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, … after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using the same cutting board or utensils. Household pets and … health care provider may give you an antibiotic, but sometimes this illness is left to run its course. Remember, the …

Toxic shock syndrome

… infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a … tampons/menstrual cups and sanitary pads at alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the …

Group A streptococcal infections

… include red swollen lips and red spots on the tongue, sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection damages the heart’s valves which can … occur from contact with those whose infection is not causing symptoms. GAS infection is more common in those with …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our … the foods you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to … you have any questions about alcohol use before starting or stopping any vitamin or mineral supplements starting or …