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Tetanus and diphtheria Td vaccine

… your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, immunization for tetanus and diphtheria is … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … have a serious cut or wound, including punctures, bites, burns or scrapes, it is recommended that you see your health …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults HealthLinkBC …

Bed bugs

… to ensure that they meet Canada’s standards for health and safety. Before purchasing a product, check that the label …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood illness. Pinkeye is an inflammation of the … may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment. When your child has pinkeye, your health care provider can tell you if your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …

Toxoplasmosis

… poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye … infant also helps reduce the severity of the disease as the child grows. How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis? You can …

Facts about chickenpox

… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC …

Pertussis whooping cough

… (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such … as the first dose of pertussis vaccine is very effective at preventing deaths from pertussis in infants. A pertussis …