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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of … sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …

Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

… fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… should be measured daily, especially during periods of high use. Pool and hot tub owners should use a test kit that …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of … is a concern about rabies Your pet's diet: Feed your pet high-quality pet foods It is best to avoid feeding your pet …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of … sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… it can be passed from someone with vCJD to others through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do … Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can …

Quitting smoking

… start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk of … to quit cold turkey, without any aids, but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using one or more of the methods …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …