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Community evacuation information for seniors

… community, leave the area immediately. You are at risk. Follow all instructions from local officials. Do not return … to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to … I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about your personal needs is important. Prepare a grab-and-go …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… for money, using an older adult’s property or money without their permission, or improperly using one’s authority … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience … provider working with older adults, you can help as follows: Help older adults and families learn more about their …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make … than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not been established. They may be … as congenital varicella syndrome (CVS). Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes …

Asbestos in drinking water

… For more information Health Canada For more information about asbestos in drinking water, see Health Canada – Asbestos … . World Health Organization For information about the development of drinking-water quality guidelines, … . Local health authorities If you have concerns about the quality of water you are drinking, contact the local …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… or Cryptococcus gattii (C. gattii) . This document is about the disease caused by C. gattii . Cryptococcus lives on … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the disease can be treated. The …

Polio vaccine IPV

… should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio can … with the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… Outdoor air quality: Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated … of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also … are high, stay indoors with the doors and windows closed to lower the rate of sulphur dioxide coming inside Try to …

Toxic shock syndrome

… per cent of people. They are also found in the vagina of about 10 to 20 per cent of women. These bacteria are usually … of a wound, vomiting and diarrhea, signs of shock including low blood pressure and light-headedness, shortness of breath … caps or contraceptive sponges, you can prevent TSS by: Following the directions on package inserts, including …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 … of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides … diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… brain damage, kidney damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 people who get the disease will die. Vaccines … Germs can spread easily in crowded places. Check the list below for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or … in the arm or leg where the vaccine is given, and a low fever that may last for a few days. Up to half of …