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… to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria to other … keep the windows open as much as possible. What if I need emergency medical care? It is very important that you tell …
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… facility. Teachers, staff and students in a childcare setting attended by a child with hepatitis B whose … occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … by contact with blood or body fluids. This includes an accidental or intentional poke with a used needle, being …
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… or are sick or disabled will need special support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your … names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: Personal …
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… have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has roseola … is serious, they may recommend you take your child to the emergency department. If your child seems to become sicker, … listless or irritable, take your child to the nearest emergency department right away. These symptoms may indicate …
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… risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … your child’s health care provider to write an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan that explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, visit Canadian Society of Allergy and …
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… water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department as soon as possible. Reporting the … soon as possible after the contact. What will happen at the emergency department? You will be asked to give informed … to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s …
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… in sandboxes that contain cat or other feline animal feces Accidentally swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground … on the brain), seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an … water in their community should consult with their health care provider about whether they should be treating their …
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… of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is accidental. These deaths are usually caused when a baby is … safe options to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby … a baby to sleep on a couch or chair–either alone or with a caregiver. Your baby can fall to the floor or slip between …
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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to discuss … chronic disease, or other health concerns In case of an emergency, have an evacuation plan to a local medical …
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… is showing signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young child shows signs of a … signs of a heat-related illness, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. What should I do if my child is … immediately if symptoms do not improve or worsen. Get emergency medical care if your infant or child is very …
