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Lead paint and hazards

… can ingest lead because of their frequent hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew objects. Children … Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered … house, remove children and pets and seal the area and all heating vents. Protect the entrance to the working area with …

Head lice

… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread … lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways … than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head lice? Some methods and products should not be …

Pertussis whooping cough

… for close contacts of someone with pertussis to prevent disease. This is especially important for contacts who are …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … away from home. Help your child avoid their food allergens. Eating even a very small amount can trigger a severe …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with …

Hepatitis C virus

… liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is … care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is … – Hepatitis C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and risks For more information on who should be …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized … medications or other supplies required for medical conditions Personal toiletries Phone charger and battery … history or summary of your health including any chronic conditions and recent surgeries List of your medications and …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall … include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such … Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke Image … Particulate …

Sleep related infant death

… babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … of your baby’s neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of the room …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United … begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore … headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it …