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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… In many cultures, people expect families to keep problems private or hidden. Older immigrants may face language …
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Safe sleeping for babies

… her clothing, the baby could strangle There are no straps, cords or window blinds near the baby’s crib Some babies fall …
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Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who …
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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Children …
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Hepatitis C virus

… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing … for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis Blood or blood product transfusions, or organ transplant in …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too much. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we … in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this happens, blood clots can …
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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates of a … pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of …
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HIV and HIV tests

… How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … test results may also be stored in your electronic health record within your health authority. Health care providers who … care will be able to see portions of your health care record. How much a health care provider can see of your record …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating … soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre can help manage blood sugar (glucose) and help lower blood cholesterol. Soluble fibre is found in oats, barley, …
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Malaria prevention

… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood transfusion, an organ transplant or the shared use of …