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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… adults? Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. … the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …

Giardia infection

… infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with cysts. … in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are the …

Cryptosporidium infection

… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … as instructed by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will help to ensure that other swimmers do not …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower activity levels and avoid intense activity If you are … rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) … young children during extreme heat For more information on foods and drinks to limit or avoid during pregnancy or …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear …

Campylobacter infection

… dogs, cats and humans. When animals are slaughtered for food, bacteria from an animal’s intestines may contaminate … with the food products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a …

The pregnant traveller

… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain … about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …

Shigellosis

… bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting … the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …