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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… your glasses or the use of a magnifier and extra light may help you see better. Your doctor may advise you that there … You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in your eye drops or driving. If you need … distance vision. Lenses that may not be covered by MSP may help you avoid the need for glasses. However, these lenses …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… you avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people … able to spread TB bacteria to other people. Home isolation helps prevent the spread of TB because you stay home and … duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you can stop home …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… periods can be dangerous Get a digital room thermometer to help know when your home is getting too hot If you do not … infant or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent heat-related illness if the indoor temperatures … that has mesh paneling or removing the back panel may help to circulate air around your child. Keeping your infant …

Pertussis whooping cough

… during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of infection and the length of … health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you rest and recover. Stay quiet and calm to help prevent coughing. Avoid smoke, dust, sudden noises, …

Calcium and your health

… bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much …

Facts about influenza the flu

… rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with influenza and … home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest … from a hot shower or from a sink filled with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose Anti-influenza drugs or antivirals …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… can be legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How common are CPO? CPO … on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . Some bacteria can survive on … of these surfaces with a household cleaner can also help reduce the spread of bacteria. What steps are taken to …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… By protecting yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related … be dangerous Get a digital room thermometer as this will help you know when your home is getting too hot. If you do … tray in front of the fan. Keep in mind that fans might not help to lower your core body temperature when it is very hot …

Genital herpes

… health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help prevent the virus being passed to the baby. This is … The antiviral treatments will not cure herpes, but can help to reduce discomfort and how long it takes for a sore … Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil) to help with the pain Wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton …