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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …

Bed bugs

… face, neck, arms and hands. The bites can take one to two weeks to heal. Bed bugs are not known to spread disease to … can’t be washed, heated or steam cleaned, and vacuum daily afterwards Vacuuming: Handheld vacuums and vacuums with …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …

Listeriosis

… unpasteurized milk Wash hands, knives and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods Bag raw meat, poultry, or fish … separately from other food items Return home right away after shopping so that you can store all foods properly …

Tuberculosis TB

… of TB disease of the lungs include cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if symptoms continue. If symptoms … that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex until after you and your partner(s) complete the antibiotic … a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… and syphilis Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Use a new condom every time you have … and then unroll the condom to the base of the erect penis After sex and before the penis becomes soft, hold the rim of … or anus, make sure that it goes inside the condom Right after sex, remove the condom by gently twisting the outer …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… or quit any tobacco or nicotine product. These include: 12 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or prescription …

Pregnancy and dental health

… occasionally, try to eat them at mealtime Brush your teeth after meals and snacks. If this is not possible, rinse your … stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water or a mixture of …