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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that … treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized … are considered immune. Mumps is generally a mild disease. However, complications, including encephalitis, are more …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC … child will not be able to breathe and could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice … calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in … blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs of choking or aspiration when food or liquid …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether … risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a severe …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder . How much alcohol is risky? There is no known safe amount of … alcohol, including beer, wine, spirits, coolers and ciders can harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel … celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the … rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids …

Trichomoniasis

… out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men is not routinely available or recommended. How is it spread? Trichomoniasis is spread by having vaginal …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and … language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child …