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Heat-related illness

… rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your … at increased risk for heat-related illness if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. They include: … day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are on water pills or …

Lunches to go

… on some days than others. Know that sometimes food may come back uneaten from school. If this happens often, have a conversation to learn why. Involve your child Include … sugar, sodium and saturated fat and choose the product with lowest %DV. Generally, 5%DV or less is “a little” and 15%DV …

Shigellosis

… to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically occur 1 to … are key to preventing the spread of shigellosis. Follow the advice below to help stop the spread of shigellosis. … for children, the sick, the elderly, or other dependents should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… can also cause infections, but it rarely does. Some studies have found increases in common symptoms such as coughing, … In damp areas, mould may grow where there is less air flow, like behind couches and under beds. Mould often looks … floors, bedding and soft furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an …

Asbestos in drinking water

… a health concern but not ingesting asbestos? Many studies have found strong evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos … inhaling asbestos, see HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Health Canada and the World Health Organization have each independently reviewed existing evidence several …

Salmonellosis

… by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may … for visiting petting zoos Do not prepare food if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea … a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of Salmonella …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… fentanyl and oxycodone. Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways … their body can handle. Breathing may become irregular and slow, and a person may not respond to stimulation. If someone … Hospital emergency departments and ambulance attendants have used it for decades to reverse opioid overdose. …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that occur in the genital area. It is … time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … warts are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that are usually painless, may be itchy, and sometimes bleed. They can be …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, … be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating … Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse …

Tuberculosis TB

… feel depends on where the TB bacteria are growing. When you have TB infection in the lungs you might spread TB bacteria … If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% chance of developing TB disease over your … cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum is mucous or phlegm …