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Community evacuation information for seniors

… any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, such as lifts, …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … This problem is very serious since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any … influenzae type b (Hib) infection? Hib infection is caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b. It … occurring in children less than 2 years of age. Hib can cause serious and life-threatening infections including …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why … at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. … or a recent sexually transmitted infection. Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV vaccine. … vaccines. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include … drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports and mouthpieces of musical instruments. What …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis … of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the DTaP-IPV-Hib … vaccines. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and name … Speaking and reading in different languages will not confuse your baby. Babies also enjoy music and like when you … can fit through a toilet paper roll is too small and can cause choking. Make sure a toy cannot be made smaller. Take …