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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you and your patients, and between you and your family and friends. … (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Varicella Varicella vaccine is …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… Social and economic factors: Limited or lack of social support or connections, especially support and connections that are close by Lack of … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be … pathologist, dentist, respiratory therapist and support staff, such as care aides and food service staff. … under the tongue or in the roof of the mouth Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when …

Pubic lice

… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent … genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What should I do if I … bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that comes in contact with your body fluids, such as those used …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to … Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves …

Food safety in child care facilities

… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … pack food safely? If you send food with your children, support them to do so safely. Remind them to keep hot foods …

Asbestos in drinking water

… replaced with alternative pipes. Always take precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks …

Trichomoniasis

… and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: … sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low … the infection could stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems …

Urethritis

… or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … the infection could stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s). It could cause health …