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… Community evacuation information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a … disabled will need special support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download … serving only 1 single family dwelling). If you do not know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies …
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… and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download … contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans help to communicate the care … All care plans must be reviewed at least once each year. What are some signs of difficulties chewing and swallowing? …
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… blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download … when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68b Nutrition … is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy …
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… Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common … Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by … stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, and an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a … Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) … antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne … the "fecal-oral" route. Parasite eggs are shed in the stool of infected people. The eggs must remain in the … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash …
