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Seniors falls can be prevented

… alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep Social and economic factors: Limited or lack of social … is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 … only does regular physical activity help prevent falls by improving your strength and balance, but it also increases …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… Document Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would … Stop and wake your baby for feeds if they become sleepy while travelling in the hot weather Keeping cool …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset … they temporarily lose control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to … a crib or bassinette when wrapped in a blanket. For a safe sleeping resource for parents and caregivers see Safer sleep …

Hearing loss in adults

… with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should … should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you may have hearing loss? You may have hearing loss if you: … hearing loss refers to hearing loss that was present when you were born due to genetics or other factors or …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… The rash may fade away and then come back or get worse when the person is exposed to heat, such as in a warm bath … can spread it to others by coughing or sneezing. Sometimes you can get the disease just by touching the saliva or nasal … and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream to the …

Health advice for travellers

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while … to your destination Travel can be tiring – get plenty of sleep before you leave for your destination If you suffer …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or … disorders. These include: Metabolic disorders: These occur when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines … sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing …