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Mercury spills in residential settings

… authority’s environmental agency, the Drug and Poison Information Centre or your local fire department for help (see contact information below). DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner or a … larger than the amount of 1 or 2 tablespoons (contact information below) DO clean only spills on hard surfaces or …

Asbestos in drinking water

… inhaling asbestos that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – … asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling asbestos, see … ingesting asbestos has any health concerns. For more information Health Canada For more information about …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… of rights means ignoring older adults’ rights to privacy, information or community supports they are eligible for … abused and/or neglected, you can call seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your … for confidential help Know where to call to get help or information Respect the person's choices If you are a …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol use, visit HealthLinkBC … and alcohol use . An Alcohol Counselor, BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service is available 24 hours per day for information on where counseling is available in your area. …

Tuberculosis TB

… whether the TB bacteria are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File … in the lungs) to a lab to test for TB bacteria. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum collection … to search for your local health unit’s contact information. What is the treatment? You can treat both TB …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) … These laws are part of the B.C. Public Health Act. For more information, visit … do the same things you did before you became sick. For more information on sputum collection, visit HealthLinkBC File …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal … of PCV 13. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is important to keep a record of all … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… of suspected elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect. For More Information For more information about elder abuse and neglect, or to get help, … call or visit the following services: Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… at the same time as other childhood vaccines. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, … to keep a record of all immunizations received. For more information on hepatitis B immune globulin or the hepatitis … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… stay in the care facility or move to another location. For information about emergency preparedness and planning at the … kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some local health authorities provide emergency preparedness information: Fraser Health …