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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It is … it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and …

The pregnant traveller

… be transmitted sexually and through blood and tissue products. Zika virus infection in a pregnant woman can cause … visit HealthLinkBC File #41e Traveller’s diarrhea . When do I need to seek medical care while travelling or when I return home? You should seek medical attention right …

Head lice

… options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways to treat head lice. They can all be obtained … follow the directions for use on the label and keep the products out of the reach of young children. After treatment, … add one more combing in 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… is much less common, except for financial abuse or fraud. When might the abuse begin? Women are more likely than men …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… seeds and some animal-based foods like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish and seafood Most … for information on introducing solid foods. For example: when to start offering solids, safe textures, when to … offer my child to drink? Continue to offer your child human milk (breastmilk) with complementary foods until 2 years of …

Yersiniosis

… to untreated water, contaminated pork and unpasteurized milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, … of 74ºC (165.2ºF) Use only pasteurized milk and milk products Educate people who handle and prepare food about food …

Q fever

… make you sick. Bacteria can contaminate dust and infect you when inhaled. This is more likely when an infected animal … tissue or fluids. The bacteria may also be present in raw milk from infected animals. You may get Q fever by drinking … get rid of all livestock and domestic animal birthing products. This includes placentas, fetal membranes and aborted …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry and full. Being mindful can help you … meat, tofu, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds, eggs, lower fat milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverage. Try … foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy beverage. Fortified almond, …

Listeriosis

… with Listeria , including unpasteurized dairy products, soft cheeses, deli meats, produce, and seafood … in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when the food is refrigerated. Foods contaminated with … feta, gorgonzola Unpasteurized (raw) dairy products (e.g., milk and cheese made from unpasteurized milk) Deli meats …

Toxoplasmosis

… . The parasite enters the muscles of a bird or animal when it eats raw meat, or drinks the milk of an infected animal. Cats can also spread the … Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk Touching your hands to your mouth after working in …