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Lead paint and hazards

… surfaces, can also tell you if your house has leaded paint. Contact your local health authority environmental health … a sealed plastic bag for disposal. For More Information To contact your local health authority environmental health … Coastal Health 604 736-2033 For First Nations communities, contact your local environmental health officer at the First …

Head lice

… among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot jump or fly from one person to … another. They are most commonly spread through head-to-head contact by crawling from one hair to another. There is a … of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to share hats, combs, hair …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… colonialism Children 5 to 17 years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness … provider. After getting the influenza vaccine, you might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of … of time due to a medical condition People who will have contact with anyone who has a very weak immune system, such …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be contaminated when stool is used as …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… risk of serious illness from influenza including: Household contacts (including children) of people at high risk Household contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 … settings, including long-term care facilities, who have contact with patients Visitors to health care facilities and …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is strongly encouraged for family members, caregivers and household contacts of seniors. Who should not get the influenza … through coughing, sneezing or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread if you touch tiny …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone with measles. (these children will need … with the viruses. The viruses can also spread through contact with an infected person's saliva when sharing food, …

Salmonellosis

… drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. … and utensils are washed and sanitized before they come into contact with ready-to-eat foods Do not let raw or cooked … food handlers and persons who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: Keep hot …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… Hib infection by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It also spreads through saliva when people kiss or …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more to exposed skin. Sunscreen won’t protect your infant or child from the …