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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United States in 1993 …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… can be hard on a person's health. For older men, their first experience with abuse or neglect may occur in later … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 … Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit www.trustee.bc.ca Legal Aid BC at 604 408-2172 or toll-free at 1 866 577-2525 or …

Financial abuse of older adults

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse … Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit www.trustee.bc.ca Legal Aid BC at 604 408-2172 or toll-free at 1 866 577-2525 or …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… are worn. Ultrasound repellers, although effective at first, are expensive and do not have long-term success at …

Trichomoniasis

Ultraviolet radiation

… your skin produce more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the information provided in this … Throw away all eye make-up that was used when the symptoms first started. Once the infection has gone, make sure the …

Young children and their vision

… if you notice any concerns. Optometrists recommend the first routine eye examination, regardless of any concerns, … Keep your child away from power tools, lawn mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen viewing to no more than …

Vaginal yeast infection

… is often white, thick, clumpy and odourless; this is your first yeast infection, or red, irritated and/or swollen skin … your symptoms are those of a yeast infection; this is your first yeast infection; or you have repeated symptoms of …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers