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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… continue to care for people evacuated from hospitals and other health care facilities. The Community Care and … to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … and security of your home Preparing your home with a household emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can cause blooms in a range of colours, including bright blue, … may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … systems. Symptoms are visible shortly after exposure. Others affect the liver and it takes days before symptoms …

Toilet learning

… Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start … 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may … potty? Can your child pull down their pants without help? Another sign that your child might be ready to start toilet …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of … including fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth … and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is not connected to a … to the bottom of the tank and become sludge. Oils and other light material float to the surface, forming a scum … than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank …

Campylobacter infection

… is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported … material, and animals including pets and farm animals. During food preparation, contaminated foods can transmit bacteria to other foods or surfaces in the kitchen. This is called …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your … Says or repeats sounds, or babbles Mimics simple actions of other children or people Shows strong feelings and emotions … frustrated easily Cries less but may whimper or whine more Uses the word ‘no’ correctly or shakes head May have a …

Rabies

… Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the brain and … any mammal. In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus and other animals are rarely infected. In other parts of Canada … Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. Weakness and lack of …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to … your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can …

Facts about chickenpox

… Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a … the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, and these can … break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form …