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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to … contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it …
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… Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 … given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC … Financial neglect may involve failing to pay rent or mortgage, medical insurance or bills. Who can experience … Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Difference Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC … in a way that does not risk the older adult's safety Encourage the older adult to ask a professional for confidential … HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …
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… being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong … the day. What nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the more … concerns. Some conditions can result in permanent vision damage if they are not corrected early: Crossed eyes …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, … HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated … her significantly and for a long period of time On average, a woman tends to be smaller than a man, and she may … ashamed that someone they trust is hurting or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it …
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… do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese … is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are …
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… your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about … advance preparation is enough for most school age children. Older children may benefit from longer preparation time, but …
