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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender … February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … or sexual abuse Older women may have fewer financial resources than older men, and may find it hard to leave an …
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… as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, … influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12a) Useful resources Government of British Columbia Find out how to get …
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… this age, most toddlers recognize about 200 words and may use them to make two- or three-word sentences like, “More … to be understood by others outside the family. Start to use plurals. Use the past tense. Copy or request new words. … and stories on tapes or CDs Read to her as often as you can Resources & links Speech and language milestones, ages 1 to …
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… or herself about recent events and make believe characters Uses social words: "please" "thank you" "hello" Names most … body parts Between 30 and 36 months your toddler may also: Use and understand direction and position words, such as … silly rhymes Invent songs Read to your toddler often Useful resources Speech and language milestones, ages 1 to 3 years …
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… page: Overview Overview Looking for a cause of infertility can be a brief process. Or it can become … if your first sperm and blood tests find no infertility cause. What types of treatment you each might be willing to … such as adoption. Think about the time and financial resources needed to carry out your plans. Ideally, your …
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… smooth, pink, and covered with a grayish white, cheese like substance called vernix. The baby continues to increase the … have cracks as the amount of vernix continues to decrease. Useful resources Interactive tool: From embryo to baby in 9 months …
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… updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many … Cycling Safety Safe storage Keep medications and poisonous substances locked up. To learn more, see: BC Injury Research … To learn more about injury prevention, visit the following resources: Disease and injury prevention BC Drug and Poison …
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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … many problems that they find hard to deal with. This can cause them to act out with violence. Physical abuse can … If the incident occurred at work, contact your human resources department for help. Find local resources that can …
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… to see whether they have breast pumps available for you to use after your baby is born. And think about what type of breast pump you would use. Plan to have help with chores, diaper changes, and … make plans to visit the specialist's office. Have a list of resources available to call, such as: Your doctor. A …
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… when planning a pregnancy Smoking, alcohol and other drug use Unborn babies are susceptible to second-hand smoke, just … that you can have during pregnancy. Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Diabetes If you are a woman with type 1 …
