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… the bite What is the treatment? There are currently no vaccines licensed in Canada for any diseases passed on by … with antibiotics. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications. … Tick bites and disease …
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… the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why is hand washing important? …
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… irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are preventable. By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water temperature at …
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… and anti-stigma. Some examples of services available to prevent harms from substance use include: Impaired driving prevention programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach and support programs …
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… September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … to ask for and accept help. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There are many ways that families can prevent abuse or neglect happening to others or themselves …
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… February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? To help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your …
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… contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed … or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. … egg being released from the ovaries). Progestin-only pills prevent fertilization of an egg by affecting the cervical …
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… organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services … TB Infection treatment: Treatment of TB infection helps prevent the “sleeping” TB bacteria from “waking up” and making you sick. The TB preventive treatment medicines are recommended for those …
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… to arrive. The program provides training in overdose prevention, recognition and first aid response. This … in THN training? Training includes learning about overdose prevention, how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to … For more information about overdose recognition and prevention, the BCTHN program, and FNHA’s nasal naloxone …
