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Food safety in child care facilities

… meat, poultry and seafood from other foods in the grocery cart, shopping bags and fridge Use one cutting board for raw …

Pertussis whooping cough

… such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. It is important that your child is immunized on time, starting at 2 months of age, as the first dose of pertussis … vaccine may be given to babies at an earlier age, starting at 6 weeks of age instead of 8 weeks. For more …

Travelling with children

… mosquito netting over infant carriers. If you are taking part in outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, wear long … It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as diarrhea starts, and consider using an oral rehydration solution (ORS). …

Listeriosis

… . These bacteria are often found in the environment, particularly in soil, vegetation, and the feces of animals. … a serious illness. What are the symptoms? Listeriosis can start with symptoms, such as: Fever Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… who are taking antibiotics People undergoing cancer chemotherapy People who have other illnesses The elderly What are the symptoms? In some cases … hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your hands with soap and water for at least 20 …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… is the responsibility of the Occupational Health department or assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and … Due to immunization, polio has been eliminated in most parts of the world. In 1994, Canada was certified as a “polio … disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health care workers …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… saliva, or nesting materials are disturbed, sending virus particles into the air where they can be breathed in. In rare … to reuse the traps, disinfect them with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice …

Toxoplasmosis

… the infection. Treatment may be required if the eyes or heart is affected or if the infection occurs in people who are pregnant, have a weak immune system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … Toxoplasmosis …

Measles

… varicella (MMRV) vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that … to light. These symptoms are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, and spreads to the chest, … also be small white spots inside the mouth. Symptoms can start as soon as 7 days after a person is infected with the …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or … like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … Care plans include information about all health conditions. The nutrition care plan is part of the overall …