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Toxic shock syndrome

… vomiting and diarrhea, signs of shock including low blood pressure and light-headedness, shortness of breath and a …
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Group A streptococcal infections

… fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle pain. In … spread quickly. It feels like sandpaper, fades if you put pressure on it and can cause the skin to peel off. Other …
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Seniors falls can be prevented

… fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist … vision loss have twice the risk of falls and fall-related injuries, such as serious hip fractures Get a comprehensive …
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Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets … brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It … as many as 80 percent have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular interactions. For …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

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The benefits of immunizing your child

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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report injuries to the operator of the petting zoo or open farm …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is … Sodium Too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood … skin to get rid of excess heat, potentially making blood pressure even lower. This can result in headaches, feeling … or bad cramps that won’t go away Unusual lower back pain or pressure Contractions that don’t go away when you walk, …
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Understanding harm reduction Substance use