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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much … years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to tropical countries. … File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … In these cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … program teaches individuals who may witness an overdose how to respond and provide potentially life-saving care …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? Owners are …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are not affected by the toxins because they have … by keeping all burns, wounds, scrapes and animal or insect bites clean. If you use tampons, menstrual cups, …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth disease. However, it is not known if these are the result of the … better. For more information on hand washing, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … and after using public pools How can Cryptosporidium be removed from water? If your water supply comes from an …
