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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and … people learn to abuse or use violence and control in their relationships. Others do not treat older adults with …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … also plays an important role in a child’s social and emotional development. It is important to recognize the …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional …
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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … or in institutional settings. It can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and … as a pension, putting them at greater risk of fraud In some relationships, the man may be much older than the woman, …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is … should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to …
