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Fever or Chills Age 11 and Younger

… you must look at your child's other symptoms to find out how serious the illness is. It may be scary when your … another child's. Mild increases to 38°C (100.4°F) can be caused by exercising, wearing too many clothes, taking a hot … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …

Tick bites and disease

… tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick … can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You can help …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. … bacteria sometimes cause necrotizing fasciitis. However, these bacteria make toxins that destroy body tissue … HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus bacteria spread by …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … the instructions your health care provider gives you. How do I collect my sputum? To collect sputum, follow these … File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Learn How to get a good sputum sample for your tuberculosis test …

Hysterectomy

… problems with the uterus, such as pain and heavy bleeding caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids . It may be done … system conditions or as part of a gender-affirming surgery. How is it done? There are many different ways to do … Maybe you have a tumour on an ovary or are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer. You may be able to choose whether …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain germs or … Campylobacter, Salmonella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium . How are waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections … leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of infection. For many …

Spongy moth spraying

… and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic reactions. Examples of symptoms include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled in B.C.? The … area, making the area size appear larger than it is; however, no spraying occurs outside of the delineated …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses the strong eye to see. If untreated, the child's brain … Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can … activities can decrease the natural blink reflex and cause irritated, red, or dry eyes Provide an area for homework …

Immune Globulin

… your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive …