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A better immunization experience for your child

… immunizations may be stressful for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization … musical toy to distract your child immediately before and during the vaccination. Ask older children questions about … processes pain is less active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course of the illness. Dehydration can also … not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, … How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash fruits and vegetables …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … select those suitable for indoor use Leave the area during carpet installation Ventilate the area as much as possible during the installation using fans and opening windows and …

Time for bed

… for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe … their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well at night. At … deep sleep, followed by several hours of lighter sleep. During light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this …

Mumps

… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not …

Heat-related illness

… itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most … of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness … illness (#35) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or waterskiing, etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and …

Sun safety for children

… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …