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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in … signs and screen for abuse and neglect, and they know how to help. They can help an older adult assess their own …

Listeriosis

… at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older …

Pertussis whooping cough

… h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an …

Facts about chickenpox

… see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How is chickenpox spread? The virus is spread through the … to relieve itching. Dress lightly and avoid hot baths and showers. Ask your pharmacist or health care provider about … covered. Shingles can not be passed from person to person. However, a person who has not had chickenpox or the …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many … area, making the spray block appear larger than it is; however, no spraying occurs outside of the delineated … health effects and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care …

Burns and scalds in young children

… such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are …

West Nile virus

… and transmit the virus. Some of these are present in B.C. However, the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. … risk of WNV infection in people in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents … me? The risk of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth disease can … Is fifth disease serious? Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… suggest that caffeinated coffee helps protect the liver. However, the evidence isn’t strong enough to recommend … check with your health care provider or a qualified exercise professional before becoming more active. For More …