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Reye syndrome

… often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome … syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after the beginning of a viral infection. It can also occur while recovering from the infection. Reye syndrome can be misdiagnosed as swelling of …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems with eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can … medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory infection Eat very slowly (longer than 30 minutes) or leave …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation … garbage. Ensure you safely and properly dispose of them. Contact your local municipality or RCBC (Recycling Council …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared emergency plan. Tell your … Cash in small bills A copy of your emergency plan A contact list with important names and numbers of family …

Immune Globulin

… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people …

Arsenic in drinking water

… testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . Contact your local public health unit or environmental … or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not harmful. For example, there are no known … more information on drinking water and treatment options, contact your local environmental health officer. For more …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… longer than 1 hour, change, worsen or cause you concern, contact a health care provider. If you are unsure about your … Feeling lethargic Difficulty speaking Unusual coordination problems Peeing very little, and urine is very dark Body … such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider or go to the hospital right …

Yellow fever vaccine

… the yellow fever virus, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. What are the possible reactions after the … Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and life-threatening infection caused by a virus. It gets its name from the …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… method that protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some anti-seizure medications and other … health nurse. For information about sexually transmitted infections, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) . For information about PharmaCare …