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… and smell Heal faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use … places or moods can “trigger” an urge to smoke. Think about what your triggers are and plan how you will cope with each … of nicotine withdrawal as this happens. Learn what to expect and how you can make it better. For example, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 … immunized The risk of not getting immunized Common and expected side effects Rare serious side effects Medical …
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… when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be … illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be able to tell you what they are feeling or what they need. This makes it …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease … on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to … are the possible reactions after a TB skin test? You can expect some redness at the skin test site. The site may …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy … 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause … of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan . The plan explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank …
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… Others experience mixed feelings, conflict and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? … misuse. It may be hard for them to safely offer caregiving. What is financial abuse of older adults? A family member may … can they do with some support? This can help set realistic expectations for families. Regular contact among family …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food … parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause … of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan . The plan explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is … symptoms after using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider … A burn, skin infection or injury, including a wound from surgery. Those who develop a SA wound infection after …
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… be much older than the woman, making them more vulnerable What are the similarities in abuse experienced by men and … family and community, and their ability to be independent. What is the most commonly reported type of abuse? Financial … their response to the abuse. In many cultures, people expect families to keep problems private or hidden. Older …
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… when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be … BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with a registered nurse. What can you do to keep safe? Keep a cool space Turn on air … care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what measures exist to reduce your risk of heat-related …
