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… volunteers or leaders. Volunteers may help provide services during emergencies. These services can include: Lodging … in an emergency? Everyone has a different reaction during emergencies or disasters. Relying on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or …
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… the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) Decreased urine output Increased heart rate Skin … day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty Heavy sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry …
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… so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of … of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. Treating STIs and HIV lessens the chance of HIV being … nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms …
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… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …
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… who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious … can build up and cause serious health problems. Early treatment can usually prevent these problems. Endocrine … you will be referred to a specialist with experience in treating these disorders. What happens to my baby’s blood …
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… Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the child's best interest, and that the child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the …
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… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours … Interior Health www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/natural-disasters-and-emergencies Island Health …
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… are reported in each province and territory of Canada, as well as to the federal government and World Health …
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… SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) in … are not strong enough to support the weight of their head. During shaking, an infant's head moves back and forth in a … have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular interactions. For example, gently bouncing an …
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… - An audiologist specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, treating and managing hearing loss, as well as other hearing, communication and balance-related …
