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… Show your child that you love them all the time – even when you are angry with them. Let your child know you love … “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some deep breaths to calm down, but … it’s okay for me to feel sad and cry for a little while.” When your child has upset you, calmly explain how you are …
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… liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … and Immunization . For more information on immunizations visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … …
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… risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder … at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or having … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to talk …
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… proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and … gut lining of cows. The prions can be passed to other cows when their feed contains contaminated material from infected cows. For more information on BSE, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at …
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… way to protect against chickenpox and its complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … and Immunization . For more information on immunizations visit ImmunizeBC at www.immunizebc.ca . Image Image … …
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… that is naturally present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air … be remediated sooner. For more information, please visit Health Canada: Radon … and reported. For more information on radon levels in B.C., visit https://bccdc.shinyapps.io/bcradonmap . Should I get …
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… or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British … . Do special precautions need to be taken for hospital visits? While in hospital, visitors will need to follow … when entering and leaving the hospital and/or the patient’s room. If you may be a carrier of VRE and are going to be …
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… occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … (adrenaline) and transfer by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave … vaccine . For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca . Image Image … …
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… authority under a power of attorney Sexual abuse occurs when a person pressures an older adult for intimacy, … Others do not treat older adults with respect. When people experience personal problems or stresses, they … about elder abuse and neglect, or to get help, call or visit the following services: Seniors Abuse and Information …
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… The vagina normally contains harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you … such as rings, studs, or piercings. Store condoms at room temperature. A new condom should be used every time you … or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) …
