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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do … Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross contamination. To reduce the … look or smell bad, so if in doubt, throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years … system Health Canada provides additional tips for those at highest risk: …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … after being immunized. RabIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are … 14 days later. If you have a weakened immune system or are taking chloroquine, you will get a 5th dose of the vaccine …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… contaminated with cyanobacteria. The risk is particularly high for those who drink formula made with contaminated …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… need to have an onsite sewage system. This needs to be properly designed and filed with the local public health … break down the solid waste. When the septic tank is working properly, these bacteria can reduce the solids by 50 to 60 … treatment plant. A treatment plant treats liquid waste to a higher quality before entering the dispersal area. This …

Head lice

… wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the scalp that … is not working if there are live lice detected after 2 properly applied applications of an approved product 7 to 10 …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be able to help manage the … and other signs of distress while eating, drinking or taking medication Unable to speak Reddened face Noisy breath …

Food safety in child care facilities

… stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are … from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross contamination. To reduce the … food uncovered until it reaches fridge temperature Avoid higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice …