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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened … Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened …

Facts about influenza the flu

… lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, … with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of getting … than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with influenza and spreading …

Financial abuse of older adults

… February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … misuses a power of attorney A person who forces or tricks a senior into signing or changing a contract or will Financial … and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? To help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … to ask for and accept help. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There are many ways that families can prevent … should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower …

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 … should I do if I see a crime of harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can … such as pneumonia. Influenza can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. … certain chronic health conditions, the vaccines may not prevent influenza completely but may decrease symptoms, …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk … be found in raw milk. Infants, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more … information on milk safety, visit www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/dairy-safety or contact BCCDC Food …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a weakened immune system are most at … boots or shoes while at the petting zoo. This will help prevent you and your child from slipping and falling. At the …

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 … Guide https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ Healthy Eating for Seniors Handbook …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease. It’s … healed because the virus may remain in the feces. To help prevent or reduce the spread of the disease, wash your hands …