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… Lyme disease that the tick may pass on during feeding, or a skin infection where the tick bit you. How to avoid tick bites Learn where ticks and … in grassy or wooded areas. Wear a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants with the …
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… is enough to kill 100,000 people. Improper home canning creates the perfect environment … more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways … more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways …
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… While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and … identified as the type of tick that can carry diseases, you will be provided instructions to … to submit the tick to the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory for …
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… provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a … must begin as soon as possible to prevent rabies, which can be fatal if left untreated. … Tick Bites and Disease HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile Virus …
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… Overview It is important to remove the stinger as quickly as possible … venom is injected into your body. To quickly remove the stinger: Flick the stinger out with … the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview It is …
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… tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or … close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or …
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… #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to find rodents? Rats and mice are easy to detect and leave plenty of evidence. You may find evidence such as mouse nesting materials, … mice have babies often, so it is important to find and get rid of them quickly and …
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… Do not use sprays or aerosol products near food Products that combine sunscreen and … information For more information visit the following websites: Government of Canada: … .ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management … What is …
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… In rare cases, a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) may occur. Many of the diseases … past. Yes Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) No Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) Do you have symptoms of tick …
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… tick. But most people who've had a tick bite don't get Lyme disease. If you don't … and south-central areas of Canada. Western black-legged ticks . They spread the disease … Fibromyalgia Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …