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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, … are open. Temperatures can quickly become deadly, overheating infants and young children Use sunshades on windows … #35c Heat-related illness in infants and young children Toddler’s First Steps For more information on safer sleep …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because … online course: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE …

Lead paint and hazards

… While the public’s exposure to lead has decreased over the years, lead can still be a problem. It is important to be … Infants, children and pregnant women are at higher risk. Toddlers and children can ingest lead because of their … Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults Canadian Centre on …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to … is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms … of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish. What other …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their … touching the ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or …

Roseola

… a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …

Facts about influenza the flu

… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …

Young children and their vision

… identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their … grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision skills needed for … scissors should be supervised Keep your child or toddler away from older children who are playing with sharp …