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Allergy safe child care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … provider should know: The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis How to respond to a child who is having a severe allergic …

Shigellosis

… What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the … infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found … Men who have sex with men are at higher risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults … long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, are not a normal part of aging. They are … or marking on the edges, or building design and maintenance How do I know if I am at risk of falling? The best indicator …

Giardia infection

… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common … that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can … These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is giardiasis diagnosed and treated? If you think you …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A … visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby screened? Your baby’s heel is pricked and a … touch. In some instances you may also be able to hold and breast/chest feed them while the blood is being taken. The …

Prenatal ultrasound

… by your physician, midwife or nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the … Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do … you book your ultrasound, you will receive instructions on how to prepare for your appointment. For example, you may be …

E coli infection

… E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli . It affects the … also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli … a 200 ppm (parts per million) no rinse sanitizing solution How to make a 200 ppm no rinse sanitizing solution: Mix 15 …

Manganese in drinking water

… A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to health. Manganese can cause discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain …

Cryptosporidium infection

… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … cramps, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and dehydration. However, you can be infected and have no symptoms. Symptoms …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common … child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your …