197 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
HealthLinkBC files
… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal … between the ages of 45 and 75. CJD is not connected to eating BSE-infected cow parts. For more information For more …
HealthLinkBC files
… the feces of animals. Listeriosis is most often caused by eating contaminated foods. A variety of foods can contain or … fridge at or below 4°C (40°F) Wash raw vegetables before eating Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and … should be heated thoroughly to steaming hot (74°C) before eating. For more information For more information on food …
HealthLinkBC files
… if you have a fever Get plenty of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for a swollen or painful jaw. Be sure to place a … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
HealthLinkBC files
… You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface … and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy backcountry hygiene. If proper toilets are not … health and safety: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun Safety for Children HealthLinkBC File #47 Cyanobacteria Blooms …
HealthLinkBC files
… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … by keeping in touch, sharing old traditions and creating new ones. Focus on and cultivate activities that have …
HealthLinkBC files
… you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, … preparing food and after handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after …
HealthLinkBC files
… are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience … older adults by threatening to not let them see their grandchildren, threatening to leave them alone, or place them in …
HealthLinkBC files
… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as …
HealthLinkBC files
… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
