198 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … Do not give this homemade drink to children under 12 years of age. Pre-packaged oral rehydration solutions are …
HealthLinkBC files
… increasingly curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a … garments and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight … children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) …
HealthLinkBC files
… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A … free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with …
HealthLinkBC files
… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV … The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
HealthLinkBC files
… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … their skin, or in wounds that do not heal for weeks or even years. People who carry MRSA can sometimes clear the … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, …
HealthLinkBC files
… who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen … bothersome. These are not recommended for children under 6 years of age. These medications can make children and adults …
HealthLinkBC files
… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … with the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due …
HealthLinkBC files
… settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet trained. It can spread … the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …
HealthLinkBC files
… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
HealthLinkBC files
… you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If … year immunization visit? The immunizations given at 4 to 6 years of age are given in the upper arm. The numbing cream … immunization visit. Age Where to put cream or patch 4 to 6 years Apply to the top section on the side of the arm and …
