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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or … contact with water contaminated with cyanobacteria include: skin rashes and irritation of the ears and eyes. It is …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … reactions in some humans and livestock. Reactions include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… the sun’s rays as darker coloured clothing Protect exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a … heat-related illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or … during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess heat, potentially making blood …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human …

HIV and HIV tests

… pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers living with …

Syphilis

… another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: Skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore (lesion) or rash, from …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine Change a diaper Floss …

Urethritis

… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts … of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but …

Cervicitis