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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… and resentment towards the person you are caring for Always feeling exhausted Needing medication to help you sleep … How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There are many ways that families can prevent abuse or neglect happening to … Good communication and support within families, as well as between couples, are very important. Talk about the …

Chlamydia

… make hormonal forms of birth control not work very well. Examples of hormonal birth control include the pill, the patch, the ring or the shot. If you are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep … condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs) Avoid …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a well-ventilated area”, go outside or to an area where an …

Polio vaccine IPV

… disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? … the vaccine may include fever, and soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Acetaminophen (e.g. … 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health …

Heat-related illness

… can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related illness can lead to … your body to cool and return to its normal temperature. Being in a hot environment can make your body temperature go … Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially hands and feet Fatigue and weakness …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… down If you are breast/chest-feeding you also need to stay well hydrated; try having a cool non-alcoholic, low sugar … feedings of breast/chest milk or formula than usual, as well as small amounts of water between feedings. You can … aren’t thirsty. Consider offering water in a variety of ways such as by water bottle or cup with a straw as …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… soother, here are a few tips: Ensure that breastfeeding is well established Choose the right size soother for your … tooth decay. Some toothpastes do not have fluoride. Always check the label. Your dentist or dental professional …

Rabies

… What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus … to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and warm water under moderate pressure for at … rabies often can be found in different animals, consider being immunized for rabies before you leave. Get advice at a …

Syphilis

… is very little evidence to show that antibiotics reduce how well hormonal forms of birth control work. Examples of … the pill, the patch, the ring or the shot. If you are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… they get tested for TB. What if I need to go somewhere? Being on home isolation means you must stay at home unless … Check with your health care provider about whether you are well enough to spend time outside. You do not need to wear a …