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Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… support resources Crisis information Reuniting families How can I become a volunteer? In British Columbia, the … . How can I manage stress while volunteering? Being a …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. How does second-hand smoke harm your health? Regular … premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? …

Syphilis

… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men (gbMSM). However, recent rates of syphilis have increased greatly for … when a person has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to be on home isolation? The length of … each person. Your health care provider will let you know how long you need to stay at home. The duration of treatment … File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) . How can I protect my family and friends from TB? You can …

Salmonellosis

… usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and last 4 to 7 days. How is salmonellosis spread? The disease is spread through … sanitize them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after … kitchen Protect prepared foods from cross contamination How is salmonellosis treated? If you have been infected, you …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby screened? Your baby’s heel is pricked and a … to screen for all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal … has one of these disorders. You will get instructions on how to have the sample repeated within 2 weeks. The purpose …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… a disabling condition and relies on others for help. How do men and women experience abuse differently? Abuse hurts both older women and older men. However, they may face different risks and be affected in … advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it reflects on their roles within the family and …

HIV and HIV tests

… by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as … or questions about the HIV test or your HIV test result. How can I get an HIV test? You can get a referral for an HIV … you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and ongoing treatment and health care …

Tuberculosis TB

… through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads from person to person through … throughout your body. You may or may not feel sick, as how you feel depends on where the TB bacteria are growing. … to 10% chance of developing TB disease over your lifetime. However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… bacteria sometimes cause necrotizing fasciitis. However, these bacteria make toxins that destroy body tissue … HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus bacteria spread by … with the infected person’s mouth or nose secretions. How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no …