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… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… and needle recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug sample Options for … who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more likely from his adult children or close friends Although older adults may … may feel that they must help and protect their spouse or children, even if they are abusive. The older adult may not …
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… what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … - An audiologist specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, treating and managing hearing loss, as well as other hearing, … or a hearing instrument practitioner without a referral. If your hearing seems to deteriorate or drop rapidly (over the …
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… way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up to 35 … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay … For more information on water fluoridation, please contact your dentist or dental hygienist, the dental program at your
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… enter the pool or hot tub. “If in doubt, stay out.” To make your hot tub or pool as safe and enjoyable as possible, … and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … when it is not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, …
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… when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of … vacuum and break the mercury up into smaller droplets, creating more vapour DO NOT walk around in contaminated shoes …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please visit …
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… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … or a wheelchair Medication storage and administration Helping the person in and out of bed or going up and down stairs Helping the person with toileting or bathing Special …