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… (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . …
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… Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage … because there are usually no symptoms. A home blood pressure monitor makes it easy to … blood pressure. Empty your bladder before the test. Sit with your back straight, such as on …
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… osteoporosis, or dementia also have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home … osteoporosis, or dementia also have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home …
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… first aid Courses on basic first aid, baby safety and home safety are available through community … baby and after sneezing, coughing, using the bathroom or handling diapers or pets. Make …
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… on the other side. Use lubricants if you have vaginal dryness. Take an over-the-counter … on the other side. Use lubricants if you have vaginal dryness. Take an over-the-counter …
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… plans events for the residents? Are religious services held? Is a hairdresser or barber … Many nursing homes are staffed primarily with health care aides, who provide the majority of … social workers, or eldercare agencies in your community about your payment options. Think …
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… animals. After throwing it away, wash your hands well with warm soapy water. Also wash … Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only … more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways …
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… someone bathe, use the back of your hand to test the water to make sure it's not too hot. … someone bathe, use the back of your hand to test the water to make sure it's not too hot. …
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… include an exercise program that you do at home. You might start this program after you go home from the hospital. The home program can be one part, or phase, of …
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… floors and toilets. Wear gloves when cleaning pet items, such as litter boxes. Change the … floors and toilets. Wear gloves when cleaning pet items, such as litter boxes. Change the …
