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… recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. If you or someone you know is in immediate … Financial Abuse of Older Adults (HealthLinkBC File #93d) Preventing Abuse Learn how to help prevent the abuse and neglect of older adults and where you …
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… from enjoying the warm weather. Learn what you can do to prevent being bitten or stung: Insect bites and stings and … bites Insect repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Preventing insect stings There are many types of ticks. … Petting zoo and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other …
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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. If you think you have a heat-related illness, use … high body temperature, confusion, dizziness/fainting and flushed skin. Learn more about heat stroke: Emergency first … for heat stroke Heat stroke: Emergency symptoms Heat stroke prevention: What to wear Staying healthy in the heat When it …
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… can happen any time. In this section, learn how to prevent and treat common sports and play-related injuries. … Elbow Injuries Finger, Hand and Wrist Injuries Leg Injuries Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other …
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… year in Canada. Most food borne illnesses are entirely preventable. The risk of food borne illness can increase … raw foods. Keep each in a separate, sealed plastic bag to prevent cross contamination Use hand sanitizer and …
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… on nutrition and exercise to support recovery and promote prevention. Over 80 percent of British Columbians will …
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… agencies work together to help people live well and better prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems. …
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… #30c) Quitting Smoking: Getting Support Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses Quitting Smoking: Temptations …
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… immediately. What do you mean by exposure? Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain … with a person’s blood or body fluids and you are not using preventative measures, you could be at risk of HIV, … C virus (HCV); however, chronic HCV infection may be prevented or cured with antiviral therapy. For more …
