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Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… short-term assistance to residents displaced from their homes due to fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. To register as a volunteer, contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV … of 9 parts water to 1 part bleach to clean areas of your home or personal items that could have your blood on them. …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Examples are: Access to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support … teachings and ceremony, clubs and hobbies Connect with other people in your loved one’s life who can provide …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you … low sugar drink during every feed in addition to other beverages throughout the day. 6 months and older Offer …

Head lice

… contact. Head lice cannot jump or fly from one person to another. They are most commonly spread through head-to-head … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head …

Syphilis

… get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: … vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have another sexually transmitted infection (STI). What are the …

Yersiniosis

… unpasteurized milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut … If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? … after touching animals or toys that animals use whether at home or at a petting zoo Always store raw meat on the lowest …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… common element in nature, where it is usually combined with other elements. The largest amount of chlorine on earth is … common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … water travels through the distribution system to your home through a network of pipes. In some cases, pipes can …

Travel immunizations for adults

… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic … may take several weeks to become fully effective, and others may require more than 1 dose. This is especially … The oral vaccine is a series of capsules you take at home. The injection vaccine is only 1 dose at the travel …

Food safety in child care facilities

… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving the home Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the …