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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you … Get a digital room thermometer to help know when your home is getting too hot If you do not have an … and young children in a cool space indoors during the hottest hours of the day. If they must be outside, you can …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… pets should be examined by a veterinarian who may run some tests to screen for disease. Puppies and kittens are more … Minor animal bites from a pet can usually be treated at home. Clean any bite or scratch with warm water and soap …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they should stay home for at least 24 hours after starting their treatment. … from the family's other laundry. Use detergent, the hottest water setting, and dry in a hot dryer A person with …

Norovirus

… an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities … winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on … someone is ill with norovirus, discourage visitors to the home. It is best to wait for at least 2 days after everyone …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… short-term assistance to residents displaced from their homes due to fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. …

A better immunization experience for your child

… in the brain. You can prepare a sucrose solution at home and bring it with you to your child's immunization … and discard the unused portion. Do not use sugar at home to calm upset or crying babies. Children 3 years of age …

Toxoplasmosis

… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and … or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… caregivers often have other responsibilities at work or at home, such as their own families. They may find it very … slowed down. Couples can often make small changes in their home and support services as they grow older. Work together …

Lunches to go

… to try new foods Decrease the amount of food that comes home uneaten Plan ahead When you can, offer your child … rice Oatmeal made with milk and apples Cold lunch ideas Homemade quesadilla with salsa Whole grain pancakes or … night. Throw out or compost perishable food that returns home at the end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools …