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The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment … on their own behalf if the health care provider has determined that the child is capable of making this decision. …

Roseola

… have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has roseola … may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think your child’s illness is … they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to others. …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… doses of vancomycin before, or if you have stayed for a long time in a hospital where there have been previous VRE … cases of VRE in patients reported from a few hospitals. How long does VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks … the fact that you carry VRE to your workplace, school or daycare setting. If you have a VRE infection, your health care …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . … memory cells will protect against harmful germs for a long time. For example, after your child gets the measles, … develop memory cells to protect them against these diseases long after their immunization. Can my baby get more than one …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… more likely. What do cyanobacteria blooms look like and how long will they last? Image Not all blooms are easy to see. … some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to …

Head lice

… combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. Having head lice … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the household … nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best for …

Travellers diarrhea

… good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to … food at buffets that has been sitting unrefrigerated for a long time or not stored properly Eat at a buffet that does … and vegetables if the skin is broken or bruised Eat watermelon as it may have been injected with local water to …

Insect repellents and DEET

… of DEET are not more effective, but they will last longer. The most effective insect repellents that protect … mosquito bites contain DEET. DEET repels mosquitos for a longer time than it does ticks. To get protection against … containing DEET may be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to … Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time Why does abuse or neglect happen? Some … abuse and neglect? Abuse and neglect can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. …

HIV and HIV tests

… infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active … antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV infection may … with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing needles, …