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Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children … of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had …

Cryptosporidium infection

… other swimmers do not become infected. If you are a food handler or health care worker it is possible for you to … or as advised by your local health authority. Wash your hands well and often, which will help lessen the chance of … should be supervised by an adult when washing their hands. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …

Insect repellents and DEET

… be applied sparingly and not be applied to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Children 2 to 12 … more than 3 times per day. Do not apply to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children … apply it themselves Avoid applying repellent to children’s hands to reduce the chance of getting the repellent in their …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox (varicella), the second dose of vaccine can be given as the combined Measles, …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… must be aware of the signs of choking: Forceful coughing Hands clutched to throat and other signs of distress while … to support safe eating and assisting with eating (such as hand-under-hand assisting) The facility’s choking response protocol is …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… Phone charger and battery bank Small battery-powered or hand-crank radio Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight Extra batteries Seasonal clothing, …

HIV and HIV tests

… from your arm. The result is available in 1 to 2 weeks. The second type of HIV test is a called a point-of-care (POC) … the test to detect the antibodies. You will need to have a second test after the 3 months have passed to be sure. What …

Travellers diarrhea

… People who use the bathroom without properly washing their hands after can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water that has become … where it may be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands How does influenza spread? Influenza spreads easily … then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before …

Young children and their vision

… track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination and the distance of people or things. By … are able to judge distances, and they have good eye-hand-body coordination for grasping, holding and throwing … children further develop vision skills needed for eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. They also learn how …