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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… An opioid drug overdose happens when a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. Breathing may … to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and … What is involved in THN training? Training includes learning about overdose prevention, how to recognize an …

Travel immunizations for adults

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your … weeks to become fully effective, and others may require more than 1 dose. This is especially important if you live … or have not had a one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the cues they give to tell you what they need and how … tummy time. Some ways to do this are by: Slowly adding more tummy time each day Talking and singing to your baby …

Your childs feelings

… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They … Once they master the new skill, they will usually become more content. Anticipate how your child will feel in …

Young children and their vision

… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger … vision continues to develop as they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is …

Swimmers itch

… If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae … usually in the warm summer months. Their larvae are more likely to be found floating near the surface in shallow …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an … on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or burden on those affected in your community. …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… men and women can be abusive or neglectful. Older women are more likely to be victims of family violence than older men, … because they usually live longer. That abuse or neglect more often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or … Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms … to a grey colour or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur … if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you are more likely to be infected by that STI. How do I know if I …

Giardia infection

… referred to as 'beaver fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than … cysts can survive in lakes, ponds, creeks and streams. You can become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow … be supervised by an adult when washing their hands. To learn about proper handwashing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …