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Financial abuse of older adults

… abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how … risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major … automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to go to the hospital or into a care …

Toxoplasmosis

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… continue to travel or work in areas that has the virus. A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. … before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 … fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and other changes in behavior. Currently, there is no drug treatment …

Quit or reduce vaping

… that you do so only outdoors and avoid exposing others to second-hand aerosol. Can vaping help me quit smoking? Some … vaping and what motivates you to quit. It may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting physical activity and movement to avoid falls can cause … arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to depression, delirium, … 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity help prevent falls by improving your …

Indoor air quality

… feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Formaldehyde and other … your home well ventilated, especially when cooking or during home renovations. Keep windows open (just a crack in … of mould On days when outdoor air quality is poor, such as during wildfires, consider limiting airflow from outdoors …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… or hotter and keep it at this temperature for at least 15 seconds. Stir often to keep all the milk at the same … the temperature to 74°C (165°F) or hotter and start the 15 second timer over again Cool the milk: Cool the milk quickly …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… unprotected sex with someone infected with the virus. Mothers who are infected with hepatitis B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …

Yersiniosis

… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is leaching … for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality …