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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza … influenza vaccine given by injection cannot give you influenza. The vaccine contains killed influenza viruses … get influenza (the flu). Fact: There are many different types of viruses that can cause influenza-like symptoms any …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort … or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, … pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune …

Lunches to go

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while … of: Vegetables and fruits including fresh, frozen and canned Whole grains like whole grain pasta and bread, oats, … the day. Be allergy aware Some schools have rules about the types of foods that can be brought to the classroom to …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental … Chewing and swallowing information includes: The type of diet or texture-modified food Thickness of liquids …

Your childs feelings

… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and relaxed or tense and upset. … to feelings and talking about your child’s emotions, you can help your child understand feelings like happy, sad, …

Salmonellosis

… are shed in the feces of infected people or animals and can infect other people through poor sanitation or hygiene. You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated … healthy development. Understanding child development can help you know what to expect and what you can do to help your child grow in a healthy way. In the …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … diet for chronic hepatitis? No. Try to eat as well as you can to help support your liver and overall health. Aim for a … foods daily. Examples of healthy eating patterns include Canada’s food guide and the Mediterranean and DASH diets. …

Scabies

… partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you … long as you remain untreated. Although less common, scabies can be spread by sharing clothes, towels or bedding. Anyone …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… Hazards, such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. It is important to consider the … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … they are a wanderer, how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think about include: Mobility aids, such as a …