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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach … practices Increase knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… social language, such as please and thank you Copies adult behaviours Gets frustrated sometimes because they want to do …

Polio vaccine IPV

… a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio virus. Examples of adults at increased risk include those who will be working or traveling in an … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, fresh … it is recommended to eat cooked or locally sourced high-risk foods like leafy green vegetables (such as …

The pregnant traveller

… travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in … transmitted through mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted sexually and through blood and tissue products. Zika virus …

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 not … food uncovered until it reaches fridge temperature Avoid higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… of air quality for the next 36 hours. The 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 provides advice on how to …

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 family …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… appear on the arms and may spread to the chest, back and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back or get … Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, … who were infected while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… vaccines are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 … attendants) Indigenous peoples may be at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 due to health … was less than 8 weeks In males 12-29 years of age With a higher dose of the Moderna vaccine Acetaminophen (e.g. …