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Arsenic in drinking water

… supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How … and select an appropriate treatment device. The device should be certified for the removal of arsenic. For a list … Council of Canada (SCC) accredited. The treatment device should meet the following standards: NSF/ANSI Standard 62 on …

Indoor air quality

… information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive … radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior and northern British … of pollution or reduce the level of emissions. This step should always be considered first to improve indoor air …

Travel immunizations for adults

… is also a doctor’s fee. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. Keep a … good short-term protection. A second dose of vaccine should be given later for lifetime protection. A combined … For more information For a list of travel vaccines that you should consider when travelling to a particular country, …

Food safety in child care facilities

… and storage instructions. Foods heated in the microwave can have hot and cold patches. To make sure that microwaved … can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack … find safe foods to serve to children? Child-care facilities should buy foods from approved sources, such as commercial …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not … them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room right away to … a child if they choke? Anyone who cares for young children should be trained in infant Cardio Pulmonary Respiration, …

Heat-related illness

… at increased risk for heat-related illness if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. They include: … 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 …

Safety tips for swimmers

… abilities. Never swim alone Use the “buddy system.” Have a strong swimmer with you, even if there is a … Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy system.” Never let children play in …

A better immunization experience for your child

… toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the … it hurt?" Apologize - for example, "I am really sorry you have to go through this" Consider using numbing creams and … prior to your child's appointment. The solution should be used within 24 hours At the appointment, give 2 ml …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and in your … to give toddlers a choice between several activities, play should be spontaneous and unstructured as much as possible. …

Shigellosis

… to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically occur 1 to … your mouth, or by putting objects in your mouth that may have tiny bits of stool on them. Men who have sex with men … for children, the sick, the elderly, or other dependents should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. …