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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? … should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you … store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs … feeling anger and resentment towards the person you are caring for Always feeling exhausted Needing medication to … HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: … muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … peas, lentils and some vegetables and fruit. To increase your intake: Choose oatmeal, oat bran or cereal with added … more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …

HIV and HIV tests

… a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not … of transmitting it to others. You can greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking … symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide … nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high …

Travellers diarrhea

… contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been …