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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. It is important to consider the needs of seniors in …

Urethritis

… that grow in the genital area can infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of the bladder or prostate, or recent … sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is … Store condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. Do not reuse condoms Do not use 2 condoms …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… the linings of the vagina, cervix or rectum. Most of the time HPV infection does not have any symptoms, and will go … to have more than 1 type of HPV infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider … active people will get at least one HPV infection at some time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… of vancomycin before, or if you have stayed for a long time in a hospital where there have been previous VRE cases. …

Young children and their vision

… any vision issues are addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be … It is recommended that children under age 2 have no screen time Keep children at least 3 metres (8 to 10 feet) away …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… You and your child have different roles at meal and snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to … roles helps your child learn how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? … appetite can be affected by their mood, their health, the time of day and the food offered. Trust your child’s …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… when to feed. Your baby may feed a lot. Feeding several times close together is called cluster feeding. This often … By their second day of life, most babies feed at least 8 times in 24 hours (one day). This does not mean they feed … may be less than an hour from one feed to the next. Over time, the number of feeds will decrease and there will be …

Healthy snacks for adults

… add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money and avoid impulse buys If you’re hungry, have a … fruit with each snack. Rinse vegetables and fruits ahead of time so they’re easy to grab when you’re hungry Make snacks … or nuts When possible, prepare healthy snacks ahead of time. Try some of these time-saving tips: Cut up or cook …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… especially those receiving the vaccine for the first time. Symptoms can include fever, headache, aching muscles … 2 days. These symptoms are less severe and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors … vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity before the influenza …

Insect repellents and DEET

… bites contain DEET. DEET repels mosquitos for a longer time than it does ticks. To get protection against ticks, … repellent with 10% or less DEET. Do not apply more than 3 times per day. Do not apply to the face and hands. Prolonged … If you plan to be outdoors for a short period of time, always choose a product with a lower concentration of …