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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 … child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is … able to breathe and could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, …

Toxic shock syndrome

… TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a wound to the skin, including a surgical wound. TSS can also … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup are at higher risk of TSS, tampons and menstrual cups do not cause … the lowest absorbency that you need. The risk of TSS is higher with super absorbent tampons Not leaving your …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This … K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… to disinfect it. Water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical … diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any wounds thoroughly with water and speak with your health care … or dead bats. If you come in contact with a bat, wash any wounds thoroughly with soap and water under moderate …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… germs such as bacteria or viruses, and some are made from proteins and/or polysaccharides (complex sugars). Vaccines … ‘whole cell’ vaccine used before 1997 contained about 3,000 proteins and polysaccharides from the whole pertussis … The vaccines used in Canada today contain only 3 to 5 proteins. These stimulate only the parts of the immune …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… The booster may be given sooner if you get a dirty or major wound, including a bite. Diphtheria is a serious … causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus … had measles and are considered immune. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize …

Insect repellents and DEET

… repellents have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more effective, but … 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of complications from mosquito-borne illnesses, 1 … flush well with water Do not use the repellent on open wounds, cuts, or if your skin is irritated or sunburned …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long … infections occur in people who were born in countries with high levels of HBV infection. Examples include some areas of … HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts of virus. Transmission can occur through the …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… such as pop or fruit juice. Offer your child cool and soft foods such as bread, noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Avoid acidic and spicy foods, as these may sting. Image … Hand foot and mouth …