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Young children and their vision

… early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use … Keep your child away from power tools, lawn mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen viewing to no more than …

Well water testing

… that you cannot taste, see or smell, such as bacteria and chemicals that could affect your health. These can enter … of testing for well water: Bacteriological testing Chemical testing Bacteriological testing Bacteriological … health concern and the water is not safe to drink. Chemical testing Chemical testing should be done when well …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood … be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the information provided in this …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can … Table 1 for pools and Table 2 for hot tubs. Ensure that all chemicals are within the recommended range prior to using … This will also help to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub …

Head lice

… on the same day, and those with lice should be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that … pyrethrins, isopropyl myristate and dimethicone. Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young … Head lice have started to develop resistance to many of the chemical products. The product is not working if there are …

Bed bugs

… can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical options for treating bed bug infestations. … professional. Pest control companies often employ chemical insecticides or extremely high heat, and multiple … Wash the dust container in hot water with detergent Chemical ways to treat bed bugs You can buy spray, liquid …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), especially if …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… depend on the concentration and length of exposure to the chemicals. VOCs include a variety of chemicals that can cause immediate symptoms including: Eye, nose and throat irritation Shortness of breath …

Quit or reduce vaping

… propylene glycol, glycerol (vegetable glycerin) and other chemicals. Flavouring ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" …

Sun safety for children

… stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … or logo on the label). For a small number of children, the chemicals in some sunscreens can trigger a skin rash or burn … of the knees. Be careful when applying sunscreen near the eyes. It can be irritating, so avoid the upper and lower …