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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare 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: … Yes. Prunes and prune juice contain sorbitol, which is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. Prunes and prune juice …

Iron in Foods

… Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of … of iron you eat. What foods contain iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods such as: Meat, poultry and fish Eggs …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … failure from advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else … External (“male”) condoms that prevent STIs can be made of natural (latex) or synthetic (polyurethane, nitrile, …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … three T’s and follow these simple steps: Trip planning Plan your travel route Know the terrain and conditions Check the … As visitors, we must do our part to help conserve their natural habitat. Animals can be unpredictable and dangerous …

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 of stress: Changes in your feelings, such as becoming anxious or depressed feeling … medication to help you sleep or cope Making changes in your lifestyle, including the amount you eat, or the amount …

Genital herpes

… liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken … is only generally done when there are sores present. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible after the …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … and men over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with … foods or take a daily supplement containing vitamin B12. Natural sources of vitamin B12 include meat, fish, poultry, …

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 … Your care provider will discuss with you the timing and reasons to use an endovaginal or transabdominal scan in …