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Burns and scalds in young children

… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not feel … if the skin peels or blisters; cooling reduces pain and injury Keep your child warm; only cool the skin that has …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and … switches at the top and bottom of indoor stairs Install a non-skid surface on outdoor steps Use a bath seat so you can …

Young children and their vision

… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision …

Hearing loss in children

… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to the ear Can hearing change? Yes, hearing can …

Group A streptococcal infections

… site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more … or anything with saliva on it Cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve, or use a tissue and then throw it out and …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… soles of the feet or toes, and sometimes on the knees, elbows and buttocks (bum). These red spots may turn into … sneeze or cough into a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly …

Health advice for travellers

… activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, …

Safety tips for swimmers

… water, underwater logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel … even in just a few centimetres of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… or rough treatment, even if it does not result in an injury Emotional abuse includes name calling, intimidation, … older adults with respect. When people experience personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of … about a difficult situation Listen to the older adult in a non-judgmental manner Recognize abuse and neglect and speak …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… legumes, meat and egg Avocado Olive or canola oil, and non-hydrogenated margarine (used in cooking, salad … drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused by hepatitis worse. To be safe, do not drink …