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Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … Cancel or reschedule non-medical appointments (such as the dentist or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has …

E coli infection

… internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling … the proper sanitizer strength based on the concentration of your bleach product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html …

The pregnant traveller

… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and … and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu Who should get the vaccine? … risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… pharmacist, physician, speech-language pathologist, dentist, respiratory therapist and support staff, such as …

Giardia infection

… can also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children … cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. …

Cryptosporidium infection

… where there is fecal incontinence and poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide … important medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum is not saliva (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect … this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if …