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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care Having a …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis … Hands clutched to throat and other signs of distress while eating, drinking or taking medication Unable to speak …

Giardia infection

… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has … if you drink or accidentally swallow contaminated water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw …

Cryptosporidium infection

… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw … the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis may cause frequent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to console their crying baby and they … lose control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to support you when … on a smart phone Offer a favourite blanket or soft toy while cuddling the baby Provide gentle motion or change your …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened … to children. These studies are posted at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies … separated from the cells and used to make the vaccine. So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free … from other people. If possible, go outside or open a window while you collect your sputum Open a sputum bottle. Do not …

Quitting smoking

… Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral … surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use of commercial tobacco products such as … this and other chemicals that you inhale when you vape. While some people have had success using e-cigarettes to …

Genital herpes

… Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus … will have at least one type of HSV in their lifetime. While herpes is very common, it also carries a lot of stigma … many people who do get symptoms may not realize that it’s caused by HSV. Symptoms may include one or more sores that …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… and mobility conditions Can you provide for their needs while also caring for yourself and your family Can you … and security of your home Preparing your home with a household emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, …