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Heat-related illness

… is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … are comfortable and provide them with enough fluids Other things that may increase your risk of heat-related … of fluids. Check on those who are unable to leave their homes and people with emotional or mental health concerns …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any … carrots, potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw meat from other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… including fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a … What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care needed for fifth …

Facts about chickenpox

… the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, and these can … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant women, newborn infants, and people …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at home. Elemental mercury is a shiny, silvery metal that is … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … or fans that could circulate air from the spill site to other areas of the home. This includes turning down heaters …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… down again. That means the overdose may return, requiring another dose of naloxone. This is why it is important to seek … people may have an allergy to naloxone. What is B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone program? In August 2012, B.C.’s Take Home … training and get a certificate to take to a pharmacy or other site to get a kit. How can I find naloxone? Both …

Healthy snacks for adults

… At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … that are lower in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include a vegetable or fruit with each snack. Rinse … They’ll stay fresh for one week with the shell on Make your own trail mix and portion it into smaller bags. Combine …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk … few days or one every week. Does my baby need anything other than human milk? Babies that are breastfed or chestfed …

Lunches to go

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while … It’s normal for your child to eat more on some days than others. Know that sometimes food may come back uneaten from … to try new foods Decrease the amount of food that comes home uneaten Plan ahead When you can, offer your child …

Roseola

… should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to … is that the rash appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood illnesses, the fever and the rash happen at … with roseola can spread the disease to others. What is the home treatment for roseola? Caring for your child may …