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Mumps

… also cause temporary deafness. Permanent deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens … if you have a fever Get plenty of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for a swollen or painful jaw. Be sure to place a …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on …

Safe sleeping for babies

… Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any … pushes into the corners of the crib The crib bars are less than 6 cm apart There are no knobs or items on a crib …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… on air conditioning (AC) if you have it. A temperature of less than 26°C is safe for most people Indoor temperatures … rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) … illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of …

The pregnant traveller

… about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …

Spongy moth spraying

… spongy moth a concern? Spongy moth larvae damage plants by eating the leaves of trees and shrubs. This can lead to …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are approved by Health … the vaccines. There is an extremely rare possibility, less than one in million, of a life-threatening allergic …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can … to expect and what you can do to help your child grow in a healthy way. In the early years of life, your child’s … without help for longer periods Drinks water from a lidless cup Stands firmly with help or when held Can move or …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

… children may have a fever or experience crankiness, restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying or a loss of … any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… mouth, in the ear or under the armpit. The armpit method is less accurate and is normally only used if the person is … if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …