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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… health effects of abuse and neglect? Abuse and neglect can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being … support from friends and family, and if they feel like they have some control over the situation. In general, older … safety, and they can help develop a safety plan. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same foods that … Safety Information for children ages 5 and under If you have questions about your child’s food intake, call 8-1-1 to …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like gonorrhea, … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cervix or rectum. Most of the time HPV infection does not have any symptoms, and will go away on its own without … time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Urethritis

… and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test … recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …

Burns and scalds in young children

… curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a … when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check …

Financial abuse of older adults

… risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major … partner or close friend dies. They are grieving, and they have many decisions to make. What are the health effects of … Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… more someone falls, the more likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the … brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of … walking briskly and water aerobics Adults aged 65 and older should also do activities that strengthen major muscle …