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… and any other caregivers also contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans … All care plans must be reviewed at least once each year. What are some signs of difficulties chewing and … immediate access to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each …
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… significant amounts of the virus in their body when they first contract HIV, which increases the possibility of … of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, some people have flu-like … guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 years has an HIV test every 5 years. They recommend more …
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… tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … umbrella at the beach or park. Do not expose babies under 1 year old to any intense, direct sunlight. Wear protective … Beds: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/pses-mpes/tanning-beds . Will sunscreen protect me …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had … reactions after the vaccine? The shingles vaccine is very safe. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, …
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… at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get typhoid. Reactions to …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… if I have hepatitis C? You can have hepatitis C for many years without having symptoms or feeling sick. The only way … sneezing, coughing, or sharing food or drinks. It is safe for a person with HCV to breast or chestfeed their … months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and being tested for sexually transmitted and …
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… HIV testing at the start of each pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. If you or your partner(s) may have been … You can reduce your risk of HIV infection by using safer sex supplies such as condoms when having sex, using safer drug use equipment and other measures. For more …
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… or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, …
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… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who … about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
