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Pertussis Outbreak Continues in the Lower Mainland ,May 24,2012
Posted on Thu 05/24/2012
Pertussis Outbreak Continues in the Lower Mainland ,May 24,2012
Safe Babies are vulnerable. Whooping Cough can be very severe, and life-threatening in infants. Pneumonia, convulsions and brain damage or death can occur. Any baby with cold symptoms during this time, must be examined by a physician. All family members with a cough lasting over 2 weeks and those in contact with Pertussis should be seen by their health care provider.
All vaccines must be given on time, especially the 2, 4, 6, and 18 month boosters.
WHO NEEDS IMMUNIZATIONS?
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Anyone
who has not had a pertussis vaccine in the past five years.
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Children between 4 and 6 years need a Kindergarten booster.
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Children in grade 6, 7, and 8 (should not wait until grade 9)
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Youth aged 20 and above (last given in grade 9)
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Adults: most have not had this vaccine since age 5 years.
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All pregnant women and their partners
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All aboriginal people
WHERE DO WE GO?
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Community Health Centres, Doctors and some Pharmacies (for adults only)
Wash hands often and cover your cough
Call 8-1-1 Health Link BC with any questions.
Click on
www.healthlinkbc
and search Whooping Cough or Pertussis
Stay tuned for updates on
www.vch.ca
or
www.fraserhealth.ca/
Fostering Early Development Activity List Spring/Summer
Posted on Tue 05/08/2012
Sasquatch Days
Posted on Tue 05/08/2012
Title:
Sasquatch Days
Location:
Harrison Hot Springs
Description:
After nearly 70 years, Sasquatch Days are coming back to Harrison Hot Springs – June 9th and 10th
This historic event will bring the local First Nations Band Sts’ailes back to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs for two days of games, fun and excitement. This intercultural celebration will include canoe races, traditional salmon barbeque, medicine walks, cultural boat tours, arts & craft activities, games, entertainment and most importantly talks on the Sasquatch from Sts’ailes experts and local Harrison Hot Springs Sasquatch investigators.
The joint hosts for this event, Sts’ailes First Nations and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, invite visitors to this unique event that brings two communities together in an opportunity to learn about the traditions of the Sts’ailes people and share cultural experiences.
Start Date:
2012-06-09
End Date:
2012-06-10
Sexuality Education For Children With Disabilities or Unique Needs
Posted on Tue 05/08/2012
Title:
Sexuality Education For Children With Disabilities or Unique Needs
Location:
FAFP 3455 Kaslo Street
Description:
Facilitator: Margaret Newbury Jones
Date: June 11th, 2012
Time: 9:30am – 1pm
Location: FAFP, 3455 Kaslo St., Vancouver
Registration: Please call 1877 926 1185
Join Margaret for a conversation about sexuality and disability related issues. Puberty, boundaries, touch and intimacy are all issues faced by any family but are sometimes made more complicated by the roles we find ourselves in as caregivers. Come with your questions, concerns, frustrations and joys to the conversation.
Start Time:
09:30
Date:
2012-06-11
End Time:
13:00
VACFSS Caregiver Camp Forms & Information
Posted on Tue 05/08/2012
Camp runs August 1-3 2012. Please click on attachment for information and forms.
Caregiver Camp Form 2012
