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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more likely from his adult children or close friends Although older adults may … a disabling condition and relies on others for help. How do men and women experience abuse differently? Abuse …

Arsenic in drinking water

… can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? Arsenic can get … Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher …

Quit or reduce vaping

… also used to refer to the inhalation of cannabis aerosols; however, this page refers specifically to the use of … mouth, throat and airways, and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … have contagious TB disease Do not have visitors, especially children and people with weak immune systems Do not use … or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to be on home isolation? The length of …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how vaccines are made. Vaccines now contain fewer substances …

Urethritis

… there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain Unwillingness …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby screened? Your baby’s heel is pricked and a … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… with voluntary coordination Once a person begins showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances … other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue … a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… in attics, under foundations, or even chewing material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies … can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. If after taking preventive measures, a rat problem … carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access to children or pets Remove dead rodents promptly and remove all …

Well water testing

… water be unsafe? Your well water may taste and look fine, however, there can be many harmful substances that you … diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or … impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 …