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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in institutional settings. It can be physical, … about how it reflects on their roles within the family and community, and their ability to be independent. What is the …
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… children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35b Heat-related Series Download … gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in community spaces that are air conditioned, such as the library or a community/ recreation centre Close windows during the heat …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 Download PDF Document English … Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What … or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or diarrhea. See a health care provider if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … or find an alternate source such as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: … or other event has disrupted the water supply in your community You may also need to disinfect your water if: You …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … prevented? If a Boil Water Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice seriously and follow …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You … advice: If a Boil Water Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice seriously and follow …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … a measles containing vaccine from public health units or community health centres , nursing stations, some doctor's offices, travel …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 86 Download PDF Document English … help once you have put your baby in a safe place or call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 . Never pick up a baby when you are … local hospital or health clinic for other contacts in your community. Remember – NEVER shake a baby! Put your baby in a …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … was once mostly found in hospitals, however new strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) now make up about 1 in 5 SA infections in the community. Why are MRSA a concern? People with MRSA are not …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are …
