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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … If your child is at risk, ask your child’s health care provider to write an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan that … and snacks How can I prepare my child for school or child care? Give child care staff a copy of your child's …

Facts about influenza the flu

… start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer period of time. What are the symptoms? Influenza … 10 days, but the cough and weakness may last 1 to 2 weeks longer. How can you treat influenza symptoms at home? If you … with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… vaccines. The conjugate vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against disease. The vaccine is … disorders including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ … additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when …

Shigellosis

… food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be spread in day care … must be kept out of day care centers until they no longer carry Shigella bacteria, and have had no diarrhea for …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually … finances such as banking or paying bills, or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on these …

Tick bites and disease

… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care … container (e.g., a pill bottle) with a tight-fitting lid along with a cotton ball dampened with water to keep it …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . … That is why every parent is asked to call their health care provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects … This is why you are asked to stay at the clinic or health care provider’s office for 15 minutes after your child has …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… their vitamin K content. You can eat any of these foods as long as the total amount (mcg) of vitamin K you eat is about …

Travelling with children

… tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice before … you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a … administered after the child is 12 months old. This ensures long-lasting immunity. Infants and young children should not …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. How … an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be used as long as your hands are not visibly dirty. For more …