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A better immunization experience for your child

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may … experience for both you and your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are … Toddlers and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been prevented if he had received the chickenpox vaccine. To view … fever may have a seizure, but this rarely happens and these seizures do not do any harm. For more information on febrile seizures, also known as fever seizures, see HealthLinkBC …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the … trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … child if it is given unnecessarily. Epinephrine comes in a pre-loaded syringe called an auto-injector. Epinephrine …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the … trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … is important to respond right away. Do not wait. Give the prescribed medication called epinephrine (eh-puh-NEH-fren) …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… active and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What are the benefits … females who have never been infected with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of cases of cervical cancer caused by … HPV types covered by the vaccines. The HPV9 vaccine also prevents about: 78% of cases of anal cancers in males caused …

Lunches to go

… your child Include your child in planning, shopping, preparing and packing lunches to: Make them feel a part of … great lunches. Keep this in mind when you’re making dinner. Prepare some foods ahead to save time. Boil a few more eggs, … Egg salad Nut or seed butters Cheese slices Hummus or bean spreads Leftover cooked chicken or beef Regularly eating …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can spread through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and … their hot tub or pool is clean and properly disinfected to prevent the spread of germs and disease. To make sure the water is clean …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the … trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … is important to respond right away. Do not wait. Give the prescribed medication called epinephrine (eh-puh-NEH-fren) …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent heat-related illness if the indoor temperatures are … smartphones through the WeatherCAN app for any/all of the pre-selected locations. For more information For more …

HIV and HIV tests

… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding … HIV test result is “reactive” or positive, indicating the presence of the HIV virus. Ninety nine percent of people who … a point-of-care test indicates that HIV antibodies may be present, a standard laboratory test is required to confirm …