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Calcium and your health

… pharmacist, or your health care provider if you have questions about the right amount and type of supplement that is best …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting physical activity and movement to … 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone … fractures Get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year Common causes of vision impairment among older adults are …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at … snack to feed them again. For more information If you have questions about your child’s food intake or growth, call …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , … die. What are the possible reactions after these vaccines? Common reactions may include soreness, redness and swelling … in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may … cannot get a TST, your health care provider will ask you questions about your health and decide if you need other TB tests …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… they are having an allergic reaction. To tell their friends about their food allergy and where they keep their … epinephrine auto-injector For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… large livestock to graze on the dispersal area If you have questions about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This … harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or concerns about cleaning up spills, call your local health authority’s … 24 hours a day) or your local fire department. Watch for common symptoms of exposure, including sore throat, …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … swelling of the lips and in the mouth and throat. It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults … the resident’s care plan. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a …