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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… The Community Care and Assisted Living Act requires all licensed long-term care facilities to have their own … This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk … Vancouver Coastal Health www.vch.ca/en/service/community-care-facilities-licensing For more information …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… health centres , nursing stations, some doctor's offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 … children who also need protection against chickenpox (varicella), the second dose of vaccine can be given as the … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink … The MMRV vaccine protects against Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chickenpox) The vaccine contains weakened forms of … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …

Vaginal yeast infection

… for vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting tablets into the … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual … When it does not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing type of HPV start to change. This change can lead to … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, …

Molluscum contagiosum

… of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …

Cervicitis

… the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can spread to the uterus … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, …

Pubic lice

… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number … of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice … away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice include using a special lotion or shampoo to kill the eggs and lice. …

Urethritis

… of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …

Trichomoniasis