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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. … older adults by threatening to not let them see their grandchildren, threatening to leave them alone, or place them in …
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Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… include a variety of chemicals that can cause immediate symptoms including: Eye, nose and throat irritation …
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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreaks usually occur …
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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… to you. Make sure to finish all antibiotics, even if your symptoms resolve. If you carry CPO in your gut and you are …
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Hearing loss in adults

… a medical emergency. Anyone who experiences these symptoms should visit a health care provider immediately. …
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Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… exposed. Since radon exposure does not produce immediate symptoms, the only way to know your exposure is to test your …
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Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… (SBS) is the name given to the assortment of signs and symptoms of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an …