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… parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … who forces or tricks a senior into signing or changing a contract or will Financial abuse may involve any amount of … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… Waterborne infections in British Columbia Last updated November 14, … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused … treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … it is caused by a virus. Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. The following home treatment …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … first 3 months of life, babies are not always able to fight infections, so they need to be seen sooner than older babies … and Wellness. … How to take a temperature Children and adults …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, … body absorb and use calcium for healthy bones and muscles. Adults over 50 years of age need to take a daily vitamin D …
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… safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility … It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults with OAS can often eat the fruits or vegetables if …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Resource https://smartsexresource.com/sexually-transmitted-infections/stis-conditions/condoms Condoms made from …
