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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room … needles, nails, screws or tacks Check the child's play area often for choking hazards and quickly remove them Make sure … babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding …

Time for bed

… They may cry a lot and nothing seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for … Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe when they are … (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… or in institutional settings. Those who abuse are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, … Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time Why does abuse or neglect happen? Some … Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in …

Head lice

… No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause … combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. Having head lice … hygiene routine. What are the symptoms of head lice? Often people who have head lice will have no symptoms. …

Q fever

… of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, … fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? Animals like goats, sheep, cattle, …

Norovirus

… is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit … like countertops or sink taps. The virus can survive for a long time on these surfaces if they are not properly … long as 2 weeks. Be sure to wash your hands carefully and often If someone is ill with norovirus, discourage visitors …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more … as contraceptive sponges or diaphragms in the vagina too long. Bacteria can thrive and then spread from the vagina to …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… B19. It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially … joint pain usually lasts one to 3 weeks, but it can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth disease can …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, … death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … Blindness and deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your baby's crying is …

Asbestos When should I worry

… and airbone if unbound or deteriorated. Asbestos is no longer widely used commercially, but it can still exist in … risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk … asbestos was in the air How long your exposure lasted How often you were exposed The type, size and shape of asbestos …