What insects are being treated?British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are home to many native insect defoliators. Defoliators are insects that eat the leav
What is the spongy moth?The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) is an invasive insect that could harm urban forests and British Columbia (B.C.) fruit produ
What is West Nile virus?West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus aft
What is norovirus?Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbr
How to make a 1:50 (1,000 ppm) solution of bleach and water:Add 20 ml of bleach to 1 litre of water and mix together. Make sure you add the bleach sol
Throw out any food that has been handled by a person with the virus or exposed while a person vomitedWash dishes and utensils with hot water and deter
Traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (Shaken baby syndrome)The most common trigger for shaking a baby is its crying. Serious injuries can o
What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine?The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects agains
What is hepatitis B virus infection?Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).What are the symptoms?After the virus
Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water.Why is manganese a problem?A small amount of manganese is
This resource summarizes how IgE antibody triggered food allergy is diagnosed and the tests that are available to help. IgE antibody triggered food al
Travel vaccines are recommended for people visiting or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a trav
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
After getting any vaccine there is an extremely rare possibility, less than one in a million of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxi
