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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from getting into your bedding. The … When you return home Anti-malaria medication does not prevent mosquito bites or parasites from getting into your …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File … are not a normal part of aging. They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting … illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider … about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in British Columbia that requires …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from putting too much food in their mouths … nurse or registered dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … there is no evidence showing that these forms of folate can prevent NTDs. Folic acid is the only form of folate proven … … Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened … Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related illness can lead to weakness, … and exhaustion. In severe cases, it can lead to heat stroke, also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke is a … substances Previous heat stroke High humidity How can I prevent heat-related illness? There are many ways to reduce …
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… hair accessories, hats, brushes and combs. How do I prevent the spread of head lice? The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to … comb. You must check the entire head After each stroke, wipe the comb on a paper towel and check for lice …
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… coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant … during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour? To protect …
