Search Results

177 results found

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and prevent contamination of multi-dose vials by bacteria and … Antibiotics – Antibiotics are used in some vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination when the vaccine is being … preservative that is in the flu vaccine in small amounts to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. If a person received a …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, … cause serious health problems. Early treatment can usually prevent these problems. Endocrine disorders: Endocrine … not produce enough hormones. Replacing these hormones can prevent: Growth problems Intellectual disability or …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC … File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older …

Arsenic in drinking water

… risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk of cancer is the reason for …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… active and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What are the benefits … females who have never been infected with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of cases of cervical cancer caused by … HPV types covered by the vaccines. The HPV9 vaccine also prevents about: 78% of cases of anal cancers in males caused …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions … plant-based foods can help you get more fibre. Fibre helps prevent constipation, which is more common as we age. If you … important for healthy bones, muscles and nerves and helps prevent osteoporosis. Women over the age of 50 and men over …

Syphilis

… caused by syphilis in the late latent stage, but it can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… or pool is clean and the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain … All hot tub and pools should have restricted access to prevent drowning. Access can be restricted by using a fence … underwater by the suction from an outlet opening. To help prevent this, all pool outlets should have a properly …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… their droppings. How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid contact with … to clean up safely. Follow the instructions below on how to prevent and remove mice from your home, and to safely clean … more information, visit WorkSafe BC www.worksafebc.com . Prevent stirring up dust when you are cleaning up areas …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… quickly due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, putting them at a higher risk of heat-related …