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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … test results. Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary immunization with polio vaccine is recommended for … all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can … child-care providers? Caring About Food Safety is a free online course: …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared responsibility between staff, …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … helps manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks … risk for choking. Talk to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that …
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… is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I … 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or … To find the nearest testing clinic in B.C. or get tested online, visit Smart Sex Resource at …
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… cravings, and can reduce the urge to smoke. See your health care provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a … plan and help you through rough patches. The website and online community provide information and motivational … Get help quitting tobacco . Your health care provider Your primary care provider, pharmacist, dentist, counsellor or …
