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… Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … your veterinarian right away if your pet becomes less active or shows signs of illness such as loss of appetite, a …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” teeth, by 3 years of age. The bottom front teeth usually appear first, followed by the top front teeth. In total, 20 teeth … regular dental visits starting 6 months after your child’s first tooth appears or when they are about 1 year old. Your …

Lead in drinking water

… Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally … turns colder. You should do this before drinking or cooking first thing in the morning or any other time the plumbing … local environmental health officer at the health authority. First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll free …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… 30 minutes or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can cause a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures can … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby … with a health care provider. HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLinkBC File #68d Iron in foods … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …

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 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… immediate access to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each … to communicate with emergency workers Can easily access first aid supplies, including when care is provided off the … Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org First aid and CPR training, visit St. John Ambulance at …

Cryptosporidium infection

Role of Pets in Human Disease