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Health advice for travellers

… Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or … but they can reduce the risk Women who only use diaphragms should male partners to use condoms as well. Avoid engaging … (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of … walking briskly and water aerobics Adults aged 65 and older should also do activities that strengthen major muscle … and fall-related injuries, such as serious hip fractures Get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year Common …

Babys first foods

… at the same time as family meals so that you can eat together as often as possible. This can help your baby learn … for or point to food Open their mouth, lean forward or get excited for food Get upset if food is taken away Your … babies Coconut, oat, rice, and nut or seed beverages should not be offered before 2 years of age. They do not …

Pregnancy and dental health

… are pregnant. Any pain, swelling or infection in your mouth should be treated right away to keep you and your baby … and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending … on the back of your child’s arm (B), half way between their shoulder and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on … https://immunizebc.ca/ Child Immunization Series Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… C. diff bacteria are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or coughing. How can I … and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub your hands together to create lather. To help children wash their hands, … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with … prescription medication and behavioural coaching. These should be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is … If you smoke and want to lower your health risks, you should consider vaping rather than HTPs. There is more …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… floors, bedding and soft furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an … pillows and mattress pads, in hot water – wash temperature should be at least 55°C (131°F) For more information Health …

Heat-related illness

… day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are on water pills or … fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important and should be taken in the shade Avoid sunburn. Use a broad …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… 8 and 18 months of age Enjoys crawling and walking Loves getting a lot of attention from their caregiver Gets scared around strangers and cries when parents leave … to share toys Cooperates or resists limits parents set Gets frustrated easily Cries less but may whimper or whine …