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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… the sun’s rays as darker coloured clothing Protect exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a … longer than 1 hour, change, worsen or cause you concern, contact a health care provider. If you are unsure about your … heat-related illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

Hearing tests for infants and children

… hospital. If your baby did not receive a hearing screening, contact your local public health unit. The screening test is … to talk. If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, contact your local public health hearing clinic or your … Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear An injury to the …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… as chlamydia or gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as … less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… feed or touch any wild animals. Take special care to avoid contact with any animal that appears to be sick or dead. … are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry … bite. Check your whole body for ticks, including folds of skin. If you find a tick attached to your skin, the best way …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… close to your chest; your heartbeat may comfort your baby, skin-to-skin contact is favourable Follow your baby's cues for hunger …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… Are inmates of a correctional facility Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a … is recommended, but not free, for people likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, have …

Cervicitis

… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …

Hepatitis B Vaccine

… from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no …