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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and … is showing signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young child shows signs of a …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … running water before cutting or serving them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … is a shared responsibility between staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to … among children who attend the facility. Having a care plan for each child with food allergy that contains a copy …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … reactions among the residents in care Having a care plan in place for each resident with a food allergy that … of Allergy and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/ Regular staff training to ensure everyone …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … helps manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care … to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans help to communicate the care needs of …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a … impetigo at home Impetigo is easily spread at daycares, schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children …
