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… Others experience mixed feelings, conflict and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? … family members may not know how to provide the care or help needed. They may not understand the nature of the health … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a … part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against rubella. For more information, see: … vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you … pregnancy Where can I get more information and help? If you need help to stop drinking during pregnancy, it’s important …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is sleep related infant death? There are two kinds of … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … for sleep, discuss safe options to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy … reactions to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus … highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV … health care providers or emergency responders) sharing needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a … virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … HBV. Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery …
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… breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your … HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV Tests . What are the chances of passing HIV to my baby? If you are …
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… Document Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against … sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of age need 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. People who start …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune … received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of HBIg if you have been exposed to … hepatitis B virus by: Being poked with a used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, nose or eyes with …
