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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway … therapist and support staff, such as care aides and food service staff. Family, volunteers, friends and any … blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs of choking or aspiration when food or liquid …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… fibre, nuts, soy protein and plant sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy … What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy fats are found mainly in plant-based foods such as avocado, nuts, seeds, liquid vegetable oils …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… against disease. Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and prevent contamination of multi-dose … aluminum in the environment. Aluminum is found in the air, food and water. It is even in breast milk and infant … fungi, they could get sick. A large number of studies have shown no link between the use of vaccines containing …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain sodium, most of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian … foods lower in sodium. The percent daily value (%DV) shows you if the food has a little or a lot of sodium. 5% DV …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care … spread through saliva. For example, by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are … than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how vaccines are made. Vaccines now contain fewer substances …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception may affect your other … my contraception? Yes. Certain medications may affect how well your hormonal contraception works. Some may stop … will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy …

Financial abuse of older adults

… physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women may experience abuse or neglect … housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? To help prevent …

Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… is not part of the routine immunization schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely … care provider for more information. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the … become sick through activities such as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care … can occur through activities such as kissing or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, mouth …