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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza vaccines … influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and is given by injection. The … of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care Having a … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …

Roseola

… Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months … should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the roseola rash develops. …

Time for bed

… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your child is within reach of you but on a separate sleeping … risky in some situations. It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis … of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a …

Healthy snacks for adults

… At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … They’ll stay fresh for one week with the shell on Make your own trail mix and portion it into smaller bags. Combine … distractions. Put electronics away and focus on enjoying your food Avoid snacking straight out of the package. …

COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … immune system, you may need more than one dose depending on your immunization history. Getting all the recommended doses …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The … vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… seizure, also known as a fever seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … seizure is not harmful and usually stops by itself. If your child has had a febrile seizure, it does not mean that …

Yellow fever vaccine

… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be …