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Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… around age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to keep them from grabbing … http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/healthy-living/child-safety#About , or Toddler’s First Steps . For more …

Bed bugs

… the bites to prevent infection and keep the affected area clean. Using antiseptic creams or lotions, as well as … can’t be washed, heated or steam cleaned, and vacuum daily afterwards Vacuuming: Handheld vacuums and vacuums with … to ensure that they meet Canada’s standards for health and safety. Before purchasing a product, check that the label …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… appointments (such as the dentist or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to … furniture or toilets. These items do not need any special cleaning. Can I spend time outside without wearing a mask? … other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your used masks and tissues can be put in …

Q fever

… such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and … When visiting farms, livestock auctions or shows, careful cleaning is recommended. This includes your hands, footwear, … provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/qfever.html …

Listeriosis

… unpasteurized milk Wash hands, knives and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods Bag raw meat, poultry, or fish … eating. For more information For more information on food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer For more information …

Typhoid vaccine

… to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the … protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or work in certain … component of the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… . What precautions are taken to avoid the spread of BSE? To prevent … complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? There is …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 milligram (mg)) of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin … every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a …

Sleep related infant death

… needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby rolls onto their tummy while … crib. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product recalls, visit …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… you can prevent the spread by keeping wounds covered, cleaning your hands regularly, and not sharing personal … where MRSA infections can prove more serious, special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I … Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA after touching surfaces with your hands. You do not need to …