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Toxoplasmosis

… sore. In some cases the infection can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is toxoplasmosis spread? All animals and birds …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… eyes checked by an optometrist once a year: People with vision loss have twice the risk of falls and fall-related … eye exam at least once a year Common causes of vision impairment among older adults are cataracts, …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… Forgetfulness Difficulty sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… is a shared responsibility between staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an allergy safe … exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among children who attend the facility. Having a care plan for …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …

Reye syndrome

… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such … You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen …

Lead paint and hazards

… and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … such as learning disabilities and behavioural problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead … minimize your health risks. Who is at higher risk? Infants, children and pregnant women are at higher risk. Toddlers and …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, …