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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … Vietnamese Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared responsibility between staff, …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can … Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the daycare fridge to keep foods cold Where can I find safe foods …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … helps manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks … risk for choking. Talk to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that …
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… be spread through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, or the saliva of a person who has chickenpox. A … chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or the blisters have crusted. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for a …
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… then touching another part of their body (e.g., rubbing a blister on their mouth and then touching their genitals). … is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms are present). However, HSV can … a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help …
