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… muscle weakness, poor balance and poor posture One or more chronic and acute illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, … is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 … prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, vitamins and herbal supplements Alcohol can affect medications If you are a B.C. …
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… they temporarily lose control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to … baby can cause: Seizures Permanent brain damage Speech and learning difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis … to 15 minutes to give yourself a chance to calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … UVB protection and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more to exposed skin. Sunscreen won’t protect your infant or … but a sunburn can make heat-related illnesses worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body …
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… of CJD, the disease advances quickly over 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty … diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. How do you treat CJD? There is currently no cure for CJD. Treatment … humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more information For more information on vCJD, visit …
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… if they are at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are … at risk, you should not keep food in the refrigerator for more than 7 days. All leftover foods should be heated thoroughly to steaming hot (74°C) before eating. For more information For more information on food safety, see …
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… the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … and weakness Sometimes mild Usual, may last 2 to 3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual Usual, early onset, can be …
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… diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after … animals such as chicks, ducklings, calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What … child and make sure they wash their hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to … milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they … seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting …
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… of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By … labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences more tightenings than usual in the abdomen should be checked … two categories of heat events – heat warning and the more dangerous extreme heat emergency – triggered by …
