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Seniors falls can be prevented

… fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years … muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and poor … your strength and balance, but it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood …

Lunches to go

… Pack lunches the night before if mornings are busy. Limit highly processed foods Packaged foods such as granola bars, … processed meats can be convenient but tend to be higher in sugar, sodium and saturated fat. If you buy these foods, … sugar, sodium and saturated fat and choose the product with lowest %DV. Generally, 5%DV or less is “a little” and 15%DV …

Asbestos When should I worry

… and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … bound tightly in an intact product. Asbestos exposure and related diseases have been reported in asbestos workers and … risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home safe? If you live in an older …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to grow? High humidity or indoor air moisture levels cause mould growth. For example, large differences … In damp areas, mould may grow where there is less air flow, like behind couches and under beds. Mould often looks …

HIV and HIV tests

… for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you … How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … having oral sex (although the risk of HIV transmission is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus … recommended for health care workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. Individuals are considered to be … routine immunizations, see the HealthLinkBC Files listed below: HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated influenza (flu) …

Bed bugs

… They range in size from one to 10 mm and in colour from yellow‑white to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas … companies often employ chemical insecticides or extremely high heat, and multiple applications will likely be …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates … abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… to form a colourless and odorless vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in … elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is generally non-toxic …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube … You might need a larger dose of folic acid if you are at higher risk of having a baby with an NTD. Talk to your … of NTDs or had a pregnancy affected by NTDs You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as …