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Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to … information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk HealthLinkBC File #22 Home canning - How to avoid botulism …

Guidelines for food beverage sales Selling food and beverages at school sporting events

… proper precautions are taken. Choose to sell food that is lower in sugar, sodium and fat from each of the four food … BC: Speak to a Dietitian by dialing 8-1-1 or Email a HealthLinkBC Dietitian HealthLinkBC File #109 Caffeinated … This information is not meant to replace advice from your medical doctor or individual counseling with a …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention . If your child … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …

Varicose Veins

… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … in your legs. Normally, one-way valves in your veins keep blood flowing from your legs up toward your heart. When … colour changes (stasis pigmentation) around the ankles and lower legs. Fungal and bacterial infections, which may arise …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that occur in the genital area. It is … has occurred. For more information on the HPV vaccines, see HealthLinkBC File #101b Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …

Rabies

… Wash the wound well with soap and warm water under moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. This greatly reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right … globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b Rabies immune globulin and vaccine . …

Statins Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke

… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … called a statin to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Don't take a … you. Your risk is based on your cholesterol levels, your blood pressure, your age and gender, and other things, …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… For more information on group A streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your … enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug … of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … getting enough iron, discuss with a health care provider. HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLinkBC File …