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HTLV-1 Virus

… are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Regularly training staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond to and care for a … Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. What training should child care providers have? Staff should have the …

Rabies

… White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. … that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What … drops to help. What symptoms will I have and when should I call my doctor? Expected symptoms: Within 24 hours …

Down Syndrome

… condition. It affects a baby's development. Children who have it may share similar features and health issues. They … This affects the way a baby's body and brain develop during pregnancy and after birth. Doctors don't know for sure what … Down syndrome forms when cells don't divide like they should. This cell division error might happen in the sperm …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… people who get infected with a waterborne infection will have no symptoms at all, and probably will not know they … have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is … information, see HealthLinkBC File #43 Toxoplasmosis . What should I do if I think I have a waterborne infection? See …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for 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 you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing … can collect the 3 sputum samples on the same day or if you should collect the sputum on separate days. Follow the …

First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects

… Test Overview During the first trimester of pregnancy, screening tests for birth defects may be done. … 1 out of a number less than 200 (such as 1 out of 100), you have a positive result. This means that your baby has a … the option to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or an amniocentesis test in the second trimester to find out if …

Cystic Fibrosis

… organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . People who have CF can have serious breathing problems and lung … along to their child. Prenatal testing. This is done during pregnancy. This uses a sample of amniotic fluid from … schedule any vaccines that are needed. Children with CF should have all the recommended vaccines, plus pneumococcal …

Embryo and fetal development in the first trimester

… The fetus now has all the organs that a full term baby will have. The heart is functioning. Bones begin to form. 12 … critical time for healthy choices The first three months of pregnancy – the first trimester - is a critical time. Your … all your baby’s organs will be formed and functioning. When should I announce my pregnancy? This is a personal decision. …