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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been …

Hearing loss in adults

… disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… Sunken eyes Sunken soft spot on the head (if 18 months or younger) Keep in mind that infants and young children may …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The … 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 …

Toilet learning

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to …

West Nile virus

… 3 to 14 days after being infected. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue and sometimes a rash on … have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very rare … a shovel to pick up the dead bird, place it in double garbage bags and be careful not to puncture the garbage bags If …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… of drinking water is not properly treated or when water storage tanks or reservoirs become infected with germs. … might have diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, a fever, or foul-smelling gas or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight … face cloth on the site. Do not cover the site with a bandage. A strong reaction may cause mild pain or redness that … weeks. Talk to your health care provider if you have a fever, swelling in your arm or swollen lymph nodes in your …

Calcium and your health

… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, … as salmon and rainbow trout, cow’s milk, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), egg yolk, soft margarine Healthy …