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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing. The effects of … provides training in overdose prevention, recognition and first aid response. This training is for individuals who use … and friends. Nasal naloxone is available at no-cost to First Nations people in B.C. at community pharmacies through …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue … as soon as possible after they are born, ideally within the first hour. The first milk you make is called colostrum. Colostrum is very …

Clean-up after a flood

Urethritis

… simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

Rubella

… 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many … and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the face and then moves downwards from the head to … others from 7 days before to 7 days or more after the rash first appears. If you have rubella, you can help prevent …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 … that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of the vaccine must be given before 20 weeks of … of the intestine) has been seen in the week after the first dose of rotavirus vaccine. The risk of intussuception …

Measles

… light. These symptoms are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, and spreads to the chest, arms … to others from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent … by: Staying at home for at least 4 days after the rash first appeared Washing your hands regularly Coughing or …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… a child is choking. Contact a local public health nurse or first aid training institute for information on infant CPR … B.C. must have immediate access to an employee with a valid first aid and CPR certificate. This employee must be able to … Be Smart, Don't Choke https://dontchoke.ubc.ca Toddler's First Steps …