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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It can also lead to pneumonia. … when a person is admitted. They will review it regularly afterwards. The health care team works together to develop … Have food or liquids coming out of their nose when trying to swallow Have recurrent pneumonia Do not want to …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and … floors, bedding and soft furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an … pillows and mattress pads, in hot water – wash temperature should be at least 55°C (131°F) For more information Health …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … be caused by disinfectants. How do I measure water chemistry? The chemistry of your hot tub or pool water should be … problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations after using the pool or hot tub A fecal or vomiting incident …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and … by refrigerating juice and cider products. Do not use them after the best before date If you think drinking …

Food safety in child care facilities

… at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use the washroom. Thoroughly wash fruits and … contamination. To reduce the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods in the grocery cart, … can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack …

Swimmers itch

… how sensitive you are to them. Symptoms tend to be worse after repeat exposure. As you start to dry off and the … very irritating, especially for young children, but there should not be any serious danger. However, if a skin … For more information on swimmer’s itch, see the Ministry of Environment’s brochure at …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, this is specified when the vaccine is approved. After a vaccine has been approved for use, its safety is … provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects happen after getting the vaccines. There is an extremely rare …

Well water testing

… ). You should contact your local health authority for further … may cause contamination. It’s recommended you re-test after such events to see if water quality has become a … owner. For more information on well water, visit the Ministry of Environment – Water Protection & Sustainability …

Burns and scalds in young children

… The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a … when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check … If the burn is smaller than a loonie (1 inch in diameter), after cooling, apply an antiseptic ointment like Polysporin …

Shigellosis

… symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically occur 1 to 3 days after becoming infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to … trained. It can spread when hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then … for children, the sick, the elderly, or other dependents should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. …