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Seniors falls can be prevented

… more someone falls, the more likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the … brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of … walking briskly and water aerobics Adults aged 65 and older should also do activities that strengthen major muscle …

Genital herpes

… 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). Most Canadians will have at least one type of HSV in their lifetime. While … As a result, many people may not be aware that they have the virus. How is it spread? Herpes is passed from … asymptomatic shedding), but this is less likely. Women who have an active outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or … may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these … babies born each year (1 out of every 750) who are found to have one of these disorders. What will my baby be screened …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs … bean or lentil soup with whole grain crackers When you have the energy to cook, make more than you need. Put the leftovers in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 … sounds. This is why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … What is the immune system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. … time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, … safer than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how vaccines are made. Vaccines now contain …

Financial abuse of older adults

… partner or close friend dies. They are grieving, and they have many decisions to make. What are the health effects of … Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… of an infected person. The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, … must be carried by blood to the infected site to work. Surgery, combined with antibiotics, is the usual treatment. … not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox …