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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… your child may wake up more frequently at night. The stages of child development described here are guidelines … first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age Enjoys crawling and walking Loves getting a lot of … independently Helps with simple household chores, such as taking laundry out of the dryer Has trouble sharing and says …

The pregnant traveller

… plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised not to … physician to authorize the possession of these materials If taking oral medication or insulin, pack enough supplies for the entire trip and keep them in your carry-on luggage. Carry all prescriptions with you Wear a medical alert …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… harm with people who use substances? Use person-first language (for example “person with substance use disorder” or … HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Image … Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… correctly used and in ways that are well understood and managed. What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose … in the world. In recent years, the number of deaths in B.C. related to illegal drug overdoses has been more than 900 per … who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency … Encourage everyone to wash their hands before and after eating. … auto-injector. Most can do this by 6 or 7 years of age. It should not be kept in a school locker How to give …

HIV and HIV tests

… greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking antiretroviral medications. These medications … symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, … early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof of … the recommended number of doses of mumps vaccine for your age. People born between 1957 and 1969 need 1 dose of mumps … babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long term diarrhea Who is at …