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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… viruses or parts of the viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses and is given by an … to protect against influenza, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others … of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases GBS can also occur after some …
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Community evacuation information for seniors

… . Basic items for a 72-hour grab-and-go bag: Water Food (ready to eat) Small first aid kit Special items, …
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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults HealthLinkBC … Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
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Financial abuse of older adults

… the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC … Gender Difference Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … 5 people who get tetanus may die. Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by diphtheria … die. Pertussis , also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The …
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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC … Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
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Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… geographical features such as mountains or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in … office www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/land/regional-environment-contacts or visit: B.C. … Air www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air Government of Canada: National Pollutant Release …
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Childhood vaccines are safe

… without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines …