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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis (neck-roe-tie-zing fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. …

Toxoplasmosis

… If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures … to treat the infection. Treatment may be required if the eyes or heart is affected or if the infection occurs in …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… include: skin rashes and irritation of the ears and eyes. It is important that you rinse your body with clean … of exposure include jaundice (yellowing of the white of the eye and sensitivity to sunlight). Never let pets or …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness) after … sneeze on another person or object, and then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… hay fever-like symptoms (such as runny, itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a … If they are nauseated or vomiting, lay them on their side. Do not make them sit or stand up. If they are having … child. Replace auto-injectors before the expiry date Consider having your child wear MedicAlert® identification …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community group home for the developmentally … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus and are not considered to be immune to the virus. HBIg works best if given … used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, nose or eyes with infected blood Being bitten by someone with … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children …

Immune Globulin

… given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, read HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 …

Rubella

… may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. … joint aches, headache, discomfort, runny nose and irritated eyes. The lymph nodes located behind the ears and at the … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… in the first months of their life. Look your baby in the eyes and mirror their expressions. Smile and sing to your … Tummy time is when you lay your baby on their stomach or side when they are awake. You can put your baby on the … times Parallel play – This happens when your child plays beside another child, but they do not interact or play …