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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… vision Mild redness Less pain or 'sand' feeling >1 week to months after surgery Final new glasses prescription (if … vision Seeing flashes of light or many floaters >1 week to months after surgery Worse vision In summary Cataract …

Scabies

… and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows just under the surface of the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood why group A streptococcus bacteria sometimes … good care of minor cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under the skin getting infected. If you have a small cut or …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… For the smear, lab staff will look at some of your sputum under a microscope. If they see bacteria in your sputum, the …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… need follow-up blood tests at 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 months after the exposure. What is the risk of getting HIV, … to others? Sometimes it is not possible to know for a few months if you have acquired an infection after an exposure …

Disinfecting drinking water

Hearing loss in adults

… people to repeat themselves or speak louder Have difficulty understanding or following conversations Must concentrate to understand what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking … have to pay for a hearing aid? Hearing aids are not covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There are limited …

Shigellosis

… penis or sex toys. Use warm running water and soap Clean under the nail and keep them short Wash your hands often …

Financial abuse of older adults

… financial obligations or does not fulfill instructions under the power of attorney. Financial abuse and neglect … HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences . Why does financial abuse … using a notary, lawyer or community advocate. Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see …

Travel immunizations for adults

… fatal. The vaccine is recommended if you plan to stay for 6 months or longer in a country where hepatitis B is common. …