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Burns and scalds in young children

Quitting smoking

… each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to adjust to being without nicotine. You will …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs … heal for weeks or even years. People who carry MRSA can sometimes clear the bacteria from their bodies but the MRSA can …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… food is offered, not just at regular meal and snack times. Celebrations, demonstrations and craft activities can … Visitors can bring food in unexpectedly Meal and snack times Make sure all residents and staff wash their hands …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… people to health and social services Mental wellness and healing support programs and centres Peer support programs …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… risk of falling and maintain independence. 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity help …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… often called germs. Some germs that enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune … immune system is amazing. Every day from birth, a baby’s body defends itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity before … condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In … serious is influenza? In addition to making you sick, sometimes severely, influenza also reduces the body's ability to …

Safety tips for swimmers

… create small spaces that can trap people underwater. Sometimes getting trapped under water will lead to drowning. If … in hot tubs Hot water can quickly affect a child’s small body. Limit the time a child spends in a hot tub. Visit …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… with hepatitis B, the virus is very likely to stay in the body forever. If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including … B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is …