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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, fatal disease of the brain. Early … problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk of pneumonia Dementia Coma and eventual death CJD is … diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. How do you treat CJD? There is currently no cure for CJD. Treatment …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to … parents' or guardians' wishes. In B.C. there is no set age when a child is considered capable to give consent. A health … schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or pharmacy. In all of these …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important … snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's role is to decide …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the whites of the … or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied gently …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… family member may not realize their legal responsibilities when assisting an older adult with finances, particularly … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs … crime or a situation that puts an older adult at immediate risk, call the police or 9-1-1 right away. Advise that you …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our … found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can …

Yersiniosis

… and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, especially pork. If these are not …

Safety tips for swimmers

… Document Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These … comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted … safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… human Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in … proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and … gut lining of cows. The prions can be passed to other cows when their feed contains contaminated material from infected …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … child’s hearing tested if you ever have concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I … Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves …