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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their … touching the ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or … human food with animals When you and your child are in the eating areas: Wash your hands before eating or drinking Eat …

Travelling with children

… provider. These symptoms could be an early sign of Reye Syndrome, a rare but serious illness. For more information about Reye Syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . Dehydration from diarrhea is more of a concern in …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a food … approved non-emergency health information. For more healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . Nutrition Series …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Blisters will heal better if they are left alone, …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… by rodent urine or droppings. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has been associated with the inhalation of … droppings, debris left from chewing through materials or eating household food (including cereal boxes or fruit on … food right after feeding and do not leave it outside overnight Clean out waste and food from pet enclosures Equip …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… or sheets to keep sun out If the temperature drops at night and it is safe, open windows to let cool air in Turn … are open. Temperatures can quickly become deadly, overheating infants and young children Use sunshades on windows … heat event to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC …

Campylobacter infection

… started to get better. Rarely, arthritis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (a neurological condition) can occur after … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …

Rabies

… rabies may also act strangely. Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be … a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally …

Pertussis whooping cough

… pertussis can last several months and occurs more often at night. The cough can make a person gag or spit out mucous, …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… to keep sun out during the day If the temperature drops at night and it is safe, open windows to let cool air in If you … You can also wear a damp shawl or shirt Use a damp sheet at night Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting, breathable … rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) …