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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … … Asbestos When should I worry …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family … to What is the role of family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Read the ingredient list each time you buy a food or receive a food delivery. Ingredients in packaged foods can …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … people only need 1 dose of pneumococcal vaccine in their life and will not need a booster dose. For information about … polysaccharide vaccine . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Read the ingredients list each time they buy a food or receive a food delivery. Ingredients in packaged foods can …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … begin teething at about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” … habits. For more information Children in families who receive income assistance can apply for MSP supplementary …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the vaccine, then a primary series of polio vaccine …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, … to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each person in care’s …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your children, support them to do so safely. Remind them to keep hot foods …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC … them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room right away to … in infant Cardio Pulmonary Respiration, also known as CPR. This includes what to do if a child is choking. Contact …
