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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family member or friend takes over financial decisions and control of the older adult’s money. It also …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your … interfere with your ability to have a conversation and make decisions to have safer sex If you have difficulty …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. … to tell your sexual partners. This will enable them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … manner Clean bathrooms frequently; no special cleaning agents are required Cover open draining wounds using a clean …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; … tell your sexual partner(s). This will enable them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … cause concern, or to stop them from spreading, a health care provider may use any of the following treatments: … tell your sexual partner(s). This will enable them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … difficulties with their health, memory or ability to make decisions. This can affect how people relate and react to …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to serious … will also frequently clean surfaces with sporicidal agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The … tell your sexual partner(s). This will enable them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more …
