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… Elder abuse Last updated October 29, 2024 Download PDF: Document … life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from … recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. If you or someone you know is in immediate …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take …
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… Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in teenagers and adults Treating asthma Living with asthma Lifestyle and … is, what asthma medications do, and how to recognize and prevent asthma symptoms. The BC Children's Hospital Asthma … impacts adults: Asthma in teenagers and adults Asthma in older adults: Managing treatment Treating asthma Treatment …
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… vaccines provide decreases over time, particularly in older people, so a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster will … and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek … File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults – Information on safe and accurate temperature taking …
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… illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk Routine … lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Diphtheria, …
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… months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect … If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or other respiratory … those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions …
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… to have a concussion. On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of … visit: Are You at Risk of Falling? Preventing Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # …
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… out what to do if you think you have measles, and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC … have received all the vaccines recommended for children and adults in B.C. These vaccines might be different from those … health clinics and pharmacies (for those 4 years of age and older). You can find a health unit near you on ImmunizeBC. …
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… online access to their health records. Anyone 12 years and older can use it. Parents and guardians can also add a … appointments. It can be used by people in B.C. ages 16 or older. Interior Health You can register if you are 19 years or older, or between 12 and 18 years with the support of your …
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… immunizations provide decrease over time, particularly in older people, so keeping your immunizations up to date will … like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For … and Self-Monitoring Government of Canada: COVID-19: Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 …
