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Allergy safe child care facilities

… pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea …

Tick bites and disease

… when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be under the skin, but the back parts will be sticking out. When they are … an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it …

Fibre and Your Health

… Size Total Fibre (grams) Vegetables and fruit Apple, with skin 1 medium 3.5 Avocado ½ fruit 6.7 Banana or kiwi 1 … seeds Adzuki beans, cooked 175 mL or ¾ cup 12.4 Almonds, dry roasted 60 mL or ¼ cup 3.8 Black beans, cooked or canned … cup 5.5 Peanut butter, natural 30 mL or 2 Tbsp 2.5 Peanuts, dry roasted 60 mL or ¼ cup 3.1 Soy nuts, roasted 175 mL or ¾ …

Trichomoniasis

… colour (often whitish-yellow, frothy) fluid from the vagina Itching, burning, redness and/or soreness of the genitals … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… illness. Infants and children also have more sensitive skin, making them more likely to get a sunburn. Sunburns can … Light-headed or dizziness Disorientation Thirst or dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, … sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry and flushed Seeming more fussy than normal No tears when …

Vaginal yeast infection

… Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may include: vaginal itching; vaginal discharge that is often white, thick, … first yeast infection, or red, irritated and/or swollen skin around the opening of the vagina; painful sexual … get yeast infections, most often as a rash under the foreskin or on the penis. The foreskin or penis may also be …

Bed bugs

… react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people can have severe … Wash bedding, clothing and backpacks in hot water and laundry detergent, and dry them on the hottest dryer setting Place small …

Ultraviolet radiation

… radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and …

Shingles vaccine

… care provider. What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash with blisters. It is caused by the varicella … Before the rash appears, some people may experience pain, itching or tingling of the skin. Other early symptoms of shingles include fever, …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby … Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung … for more information Avoid bringing recently dry-cleaned clothing into your home if it still has a …