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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers …

Shingles vaccine

… Have shingles Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome There is no need to delay …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants are living things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, … a built-in vacuum cleaner that vents outside the main living area such as in the basement, crawl space or outside …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… care team may include a nurse, occupational therapist, dietitian, pharmacist, physician, speech-language … Chewing and swallowing information includes: The type of diet or texture-modified food Thickness of liquids Seating … provide to reduce the risk of choking or aspiration? People living in licensed B.C. care facilities must have immediate …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… are more likely than older men to have experienced a history of emotional, physical or sexual abuse Older women may … older women and men depend on others for help with daily living, and they may experience abuse from the provider. …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

Hepatitis C virus

… vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will develop chronic (lifelong) HCV. Some … available through BC PharmaCare to all British Columbians living with HCV. DAAs can cure more than 95% of people with … of hepatitis virus if you have hepatitis C. If you are living with hepatitis C, you should be immunized against …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with HBV. Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, … upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, they may need to have blood tests and HBIg and/or …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… work, play, or live in closed spaces where deer mice are living actively. On rare occasions, some people who have …