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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cervix or rectum. Most of the time HPV infection does not have any symptoms, and will go away on its own without … bumps that occur in the genital area. It is possible to have more than 1 type of HPV infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical …

Emergency contraception EC

… Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) Copper IUD (intrauterine device) Emergency contraceptive pills There are 2 … Fatigue Breast or chest tenderness Vaginal spotting or bleeding in the week or month after If you are already … mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. You should have a period within 3 weeks after taking ECPs. If …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if … also be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pool chemicals should always be used safely and stored in a locked location … oils, resulting in the use of less disinfectant. If you have been vomiting, have diarrhea, an open wound, or any …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… leafy vegetables wilt when cooked, the cooked version can have more vitamin K than the raw version. Talk to your … flu and are unable to eat solid foods for a few days. You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due to surgery … natural health products interfere with warfarin. Some may have effects on warfarin that have not yet been reported. …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do not need to get an … time. As a precaution, people with weakened immune systems should not get the live vaccine. Myth: The influenza … better protected than those who remain unimmunized. Myth: I should not get an influenza vaccine because I have …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as … series of polio vaccine is recommended. Health care workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an …

Safe sleeping for babies

… his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any problems from sleeping on their backs. When your … mattress fits the frame and is no thicker than 15 cm. There should be no gaps bigger than 3 cm between the mattress and …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; lymphoma or … from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater … disinfected water? People with very weak immune systems should consult with their doctor or nurse practitioner and …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… tell you if your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they should stay home for at least 24 hours after starting their … such as a tissue, facecloth, towel or eye dropper that have been contaminated with discharge from the eye of an …