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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… they are having an allergic reaction. To tell their friends about their food allergy and where they keep their … epinephrine auto-injector For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… park where the onsite sewage system has been built Do not flush paints, solvents or any kind of toxic chemicals down … large livestock to graze on the dispersal area If you have questions about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This … switches. Smaller amounts of elementary mercury exist in fluorescent lamps, including compact fluorescent lamps and … harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or concerns about cleaning up spills, call your local health authority’s …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … swelling of the lips and in the mouth and throat. It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults … the resident’s care plan. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a …

Giardia infection

… to as 'beaver fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water … stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to the parasite. Symptoms …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: … wild deer mouse. HPS has not been associated with the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC … mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat …

Nitrate in well water

… is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of … found in groundwater than in surface water. Nitrate is commonly found in shallow wells that are located in …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… Store food out of reach of young children Talk to parents about activities that involve food Buying and preparing … with them and how to use it For more information about food allergies in children, see HealthLinkBC File … food: Children and teens. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a …

Toilet learning

… learning is the child learning to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what … for toilet learning if you answer ‘yes’ to most of the questions below: Can your child walk to the toilet or potty? … will help your child learn Children may be frightened by a flushing toilet so be sensitive to this. Strange toilets …