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Health advice for travellers

… Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses and a written prescription from your eye doctor If … not pet or feed dogs, cats or other domestic animals. Avoid contact with all wild animals, including monkeys If bitten …

Rabies

… and nervous system. It spreads between mammals through contact with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. … If you think you have been exposed to a rabies virus, contact your local public health unit or health care … be vaccinated as they may escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… can spread the infection to you if their hands have come in contact with the C. diff bacteria, and they have not … be moved to a room by yourself. You will also be put on contact precautions to try to prevent spreading the … #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . What are contact precautions? Contact precautions are actions taken …

Sun safety for children

… buying sunglasses, see how well they cover the eyes. Large lenses, glasses that fit well, and a wrap-around design all … UV rays. Have your clear plastic or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin …

Babys first foods

… to 2 snacks By 12 months: 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks What types of food do I offer my baby? Your baby can eat many of … foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains. What types of textures do I offer my baby? Offer a variety of … information If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… experience mixed feelings, conflict and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse … can help set realistic expectations for families. Regular contact among family members can be very helpful and …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… but they can also include friends and caregivers. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse … withholding medications or the necessities of life. Some types of abuse and neglect violate an older adult's basic rights, and several types are crimes. Most people do not intend to become …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of skin contact with elemental mercury are rarely associated with … health effects. Rash or inflammation at the site of contact is possible, but rarely do reactions occur beyond …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… effect, new skills, new words, and knowledge of the world. Types of play While you may organize your child’s play at … speed, they learn the most. Children learn through various types of play. You will probably see your child play in the …

Impetigo

… person-to-person through nasal discharge or skin-to-skin contact. For example, when someone touches the rash and then … the rash, as impetigo spreads easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 … easily spread at daycares, schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children with impetigo If another child …