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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… adult now relies on them. Some family members may not know how to provide the care or help needed. They may not understand the nature of the health concern and how it affects the older adult's abilities or behaviour. In … people relate and react to each other. Family caregivers often have other responsibilities at work or at home, such …

Pertussis whooping cough

… brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 … h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an … to severe, repeated, and forceful coughing spells that often end with a whooping sound before the next breath. The …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… against hepatitis B virus. The hepatitis B vaccine provides long lasting protection by helping your body make its own … to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have acquired the … needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids should …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine products sold … health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or … as cigarettes. There is a lot we do not know about the long-term health risks of vaping. If you choose to vape: Buy …

Lead paint and hazards

… Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into … Lead-based paint does not present a health hazard as long as the paint is not chipping, flaking, crushed or … lead exposure and no known safe blood lead concentration. However, as lead exposure increases, the range and severity …

Shigellosis

… occur 1 to 3 days after becoming infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found … must be kept out of day care centers until they no longer carry Shigella bacteria, and have had no diarrhea for …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How is pasteurized milk different from raw milk? Pasteurized … eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk still occur and … keep it at this temperature for at least 15 seconds. Stir often to keep all the milk at the same temperature. Note: …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and … animals including poultry, dairy and swine industry workers How is the vaccine given? The vaccine is given by injection, … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do … and if so, what type of ultrasound method you prefer. Most often, medical ultrasounds are 2 dimensional (2D). This … the first trimester is the best time to: Determine how far along you are in your pregnancy Estimate your due date Help …

HIV and HIV tests

… infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active … by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as … it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not recommended for mothers living …