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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada … are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of developing …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family … September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times … to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming raw milk without falling ill, … concerns due to its association with numerous outbreaks caused by enteric organisms. Mandatory pasteurization of milk …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas … vaccine was given. You may have headache, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These reactions are mild and … attacks the liver. Symptoms may include fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … Olive or canola oil, and non-hydrogenated margarine (used in cooking, salad dressings, dips, or as a spread) … supplements? Maybe. People with hepatitis may not absorb or use nutrients properly. If you are not eating well, you …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … The most common reactions are stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or … or fluids. Symptoms may also include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, bloating and feeling unwell. Symptoms can …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is … safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the presence of blood-borne viruses before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are …

Rabies

… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … Some of the signs described above may have other causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, … escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has physical contact with a bat, consult …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has … make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making …