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Head lice

… scalp that may look like dandruff. These nits hatch into baby lice (nymphs) in 9 to 10 days. Nymphs become adult lice …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and any other caregivers also contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans …
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Facts about influenza the flu

… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies often, so it is important to find and get rid of them …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. … radon detectors that are placed in the home for 3 months or longer, ideally during the fall or winter (6 to 12 … Radon www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html . Is there radon in B.C.? Yes, …
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Shingles vaccine

… The vaccine is given as a series of 2 doses, 2 to 6 months apart, and costs about $160 per dose. Some health … 5 people who get shingles may have severe pain that lasts months to years after the rash has cleared. This is known as …
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Measles

… and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure