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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… adults may create family tensions. In some cases, family pride can keep abuse hidden. Caring communities can help … A neglected older adult may be severely dehydrated (not getting enough fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent …
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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

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Travel immunizations for adults

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Facts about chickenpox

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Quitting smoking

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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on objects, clothing or other surfaces. Hand …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the … certified as a “polio free” country. Individuals at risk of getting polio in Canada are those who come in contact with … health care workers. All health care workers are at risk of getting and spreading the influenza virus to their patients, …
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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

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Vitamin D and your health