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Young children and their vision

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of … coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… wheezing and breathing problems Second-hand smoke can cause fluid to build up in the middle ear which can cause an ear … asthma because it makes the health conditions worse What about vaping? Research has found that second-hand vapour is … motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, condominiums and transit …

Malaria prevention

… health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the risk of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If … the ingredient DEET or icaridin. For more information about using insect repellants containing DEET, visit … (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… causes a fever. Conditions that can cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during …

Toxoplasmosis

… caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects about 20 out of every 100 people in North America by the … do get sick with a mild form of the illness usually have flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, sore … a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: …

Q fever

… years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any … Q fever is mistaken for a short-term viral illness such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why is hand washing important? … germs. Wiping your child’s nose or changing a diaper is a common way to get germs on your hands. You cannot avoid …

Norovirus

… every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common … 1 to 3 days. Complications may occur if you lose too much fluid from vomiting and diarrhea and do not drink enough … requires running water, soap and cleansing of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see HealthLinkBC File …

Toxic shock syndrome

… toxins that can cause TSS are: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) (commonly known as staph) Group A Streptococcus (GAS) For … 30 per cent of people. They are also found in the vagina of about 10 to 20 per cent of women. These bacteria are usually … them. What are the symptoms of TSS? Symptoms of TSS include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also … VRE may be very hard to treat. How is VRE spread? The most common way VRE spreads from person to person is by direct … effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from VRE. The most important thing …