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Newborn blood spot card screening

… your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have … disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of … problems and even sudden infant death. In B.C., there are about 60 babies born each year (1 out of every 750) who are …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone … Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of moderate to vigorous aerobic … a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for you 2. Have your …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it reflects on their roles within the family and … even if they are abusive. The older adult may not think about the consequences or effects on themselves. In spousal … Be aware of any stereotypes or assumptions you may have about older adults, families or diverse cultures. Try to …

Prenatal ultrasound

… any concerns your health care provider might have about your uterus, ovaries, placenta or cervix First … Please talk to your health care provider to learn more about your prenatal genetic screening options. Second … or more third trimester ultrasounds if they are concerned about: Your baby’s size, growth or position The amount of …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … Buying, preparing and serving food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff … care plan. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of … vaccine also protects against 2 types of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV … covered by the vaccines. The HPV9 vaccine also prevents about: 78% of cases of anal cancers in males caused by the …

Sleep related infant death

… meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product … make bedsharing as safe as possible. For more information about reducing the risks of bedsharing, see … or local breastfeeding support group. For more information about breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… occur within 12 to 24 hours. Necrotizing fasciitis kills about 1 in 4 people infected with it. Necrotizing fasciitis … caused by group A streptococcus are very low. In B.C., about 4 people out of 1 million get it every year. Even if … (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #44b …

Toxoplasmosis

… caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects about 20 out of every 100 people in North America by the … afterwards People with a weak immune system and concerns about the quality of the water in their community should consult with their health care provider about whether they should be treating their drinking water …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control … from the air before going outdoors. It usually clears after about one hour. For more information For information about spongy moth spraying, please visit HealthLinkBC File …