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Seniors falls can be prevented

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. … of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, …

Norovirus

… you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills and fever. The illness usually … source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… for weeks or months Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any of these symptoms … cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …

Hepatitis C virus

… of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people … hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV …

Food safety in child care facilities

… also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years … middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …

Group A streptococcal infections

… also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most … of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle pain. In some cases, it can be … infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… of drinking water is not properly treated or when water storage tanks or reservoirs become infected with germs. … infected water. You might have diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, a fever, or foul-smelling gas or feces. If you …