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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … food as harmful. Allergic reactions to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes …

Facts about influenza the flu

… What are the symptoms? Influenza symptoms vary from mild to severe, and can include: Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Runny … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… For non-smokers, the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer takes time (years) to develop, the risk of developing lung … your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the … in B.C., visit https://bccdc.shinyapps.io/bcradonmap . Should I get my home tested? Everyone is encouraged to test …

Toilet learning

… a more goal-oriented approach. At a minimum, your child should be comfortable sitting on the toilet for a few … a variety of approaches and strategies for toilet learning should be considered. How can I introduce the idea of toilet … book to read. You are teaching them to relax and let nature take its course. Do not rush your child. At some point, your …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a … . However, you can be alert for long lasting or severe symptoms and consult your health care provider for … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 … are pregnant, have anemia or a weakened immune system, you should tell your health care provider that you have been in …

Yellow fever vaccine

… Keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is yellow fever … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … risk of MS relapse if you have relapsing-remitting MS Severe immunodeficiency due to symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… can make heat-related illnesses more likely and more severe. Sweat is the body’s way of cooling down. Infants … much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be … talk with a registered nurse. Here are some steps you can take if your child is showing signs of dehydration: Under 1 …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … of DTaP-IPV-Hib, which does not include hepatitis B, they should complete their immunizations with the same vaccine. … direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… may be less careful, or may be unaware of the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not … shortly after exposure. Others affect the liver and it takes days before symptoms appear. Symptoms from drinking … HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Who should I contact to report cyanobacteria? If you are …