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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can spread … if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations after using the pool or hot tub A …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… The majority of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, … a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … result in permanent vision damage if they are not corrected early: Crossed eyes (strabismus) is a condition where the …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …

Young children and their vision

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their … any concerns. Optometrists recommend the first routine eye examination, regardless of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted … living facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No …

Pregnancy and dental health

… the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal disease … at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk of infant death …

Group A streptococcal infections

… of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections in the lymph … including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, … those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are waiting for one Had a stem …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be … affect the liver and it takes days before symptoms appear. Symptoms from drinking water with cyanobacterial toxins … cyanobacteria include: skin rashes and irritation of the ears and eyes. It is important that you rinse your body with …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at …