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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 … and slow, and a person may not respond to stimulation. If someone cannot breathe, or is not breathing enough, the … Image … Naloxone Treating opioid overdose …

Safe sleeping for babies

… Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce …

Norovirus

… in the vomit and diarrhea of people who are sick. When someone vomits, people nearby may become infected by … if an infected person does not wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some … after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or preparing food. Proper hand washing requires …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … putting objects, such as pencils, in their mouth To tell someone if they think they are having an allergic reaction. …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow … after touching infected areas and before preparing and eating food Do not share personal care items such as towels, … Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … their mouth and to only eat foods approved by you To tell someone if they think they are having an allergic reaction …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or coughing. How can I prevent the spread … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …

Shigellosis

… Water may become contaminated if sewage runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. Sexual contact Certain … the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …