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Febrile seizures fever seizures

… can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking … does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those who have: A … of the seizure. For more information For information on taking a temperature, see HealthLinkBC File #99 How to take …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… deep breathing, meditation, yoga, going for walks or taking part in other physical activities, having a warm …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… 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 …

Impetigo

… cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? … an oral antibiotic. It is important that your child keeps taking all of the prescribed antibiotics until they are used …

Childhood vaccines are safe

Sleep related infant death

… as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the … or whose mother smoked before or after birth, has a much higher risk of SIDS. Speak with your health care provider if … . Keep your baby warm but not hot An over-heated baby has a higher risk of SIDS. You know your baby is warm enough when …

Facts about chickenpox

Trichomoniasis

… with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an … within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To effectively treat the infection, it … on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… guilty or ashamed that someone they trust is hurting or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about … abuse, family members may discourage the parent from taking action. They may protect the other parent or may not …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …