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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It can also … mouth Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly …

Yersiniosis

… Vietnamese What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How … with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and … their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… Hospital emergency departments and ambulance attendants have used it for decades to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and does not cause addiction or dependence. If you have developed a tolerance to opioids, naloxone may cause …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Heat can build up … Keep cool inside Turn on air conditioning (AC) if you have it. A temperature of less than 26°C is safe for most … and young children in a cool space indoors during the hottest hours of the day. If they must be outside, you can …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… baby so dangerous? Shaking a baby is dangerous because they have fragile, under-developed brains. Their heads are heavy … of babies who are shaken die and as many as 80 percent have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur … If you feel unable to cope, call someone for help once you have put your baby in a safe place or call Healthlink BC at …

Healthy snacks for adults

… save time, money and avoid impulse buys If you’re hungry, have a snack before going grocery shopping. You might buy … freezer for busy times Cook a batch of hard-boiled eggs to have throughout the week. They’ll stay fresh for one week … and paying attention to hunger and fullness cues. Have a snack when you’re feeling hungry, not out of habit or …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… making decisions about their own health. Adolescents will have the opportunity to make their own decision to be immunized whether or not they have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Image …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… facilities where sulphur dioxide is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People who live near these industries and … higher sulphur dioxide concentrations may be more likely to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… of multi-dose vials by bacteria and fungi. Some vaccines have ingredients to boost the immune response to the … salts, antibiotics, and formaldehyde. These ingredients have not been linked to disease or illness. Below are some … the vaccine is being made. Aluminum salts – Aluminum salts have been used in vaccines for many years. They improve the …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… These particles can be made up of different substances and have different sizes. Smaller particles have been linked to more health effects because they can … and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine particles that have a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) are the …