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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, … opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – Help Starts Here: Harm Reduction …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the … Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions – Help Starts Here: Harm Reduction …
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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … includes what to do if a child is choking. Contact a local public health nurse or first aid training institute for … providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making decisions about their own health. Adolescents …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … has had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your family health care … milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … safely clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone … Ventilate any enclosed area for 30 minutes before you start. Prepare a disinfectant solution. Most general purpose …
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… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92d Child Development Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … in any lake, pond or beach Check for warning signs at public beaches, lakes and picnic areas for notices stating … Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the larvae start to burrow into your …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … add chlorine disinfectants to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne … water? Chlorine disinfectants were first added to a public water supply in North America in 1908. By the 1920s, …
