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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Heat can build up … at greater risk? Infants and children can become dehydrated quickly due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, …

Facts about chickenpox

… for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … spots appear first on the face and scalp, and then spread quickly down the body and to the arms and legs. The spots … rest but you do not need to stay in bed. The most helpful things you can do are those that make you or your child feel …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any … roasts or soups are difficult to cool. To help cool foods quickly: Use shallow containers Split larger items into … compromised immune system Health Canada provides additional tips for those at highest risk: …

Molluscum contagiosum

… considered when cryotherapy and curettage do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care … (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … friends to create a smoke and vape-free environment. For tips on creating a smoke and vape-free home, please visit … and for pets. Children tend to crawl around and put things in their mouths that may have third-hand smoke …

Malaria prevention

… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a … at risk areas.y How can I protect myself from malaria? If you travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to …

Trichomoniasis

… tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care … (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …

Cervicitis

… or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …

Tick bites and disease

… ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon … . This is the preferred method to have ticks identified quickly. If the tick is identified as the type of tick that … family against tick and insect bites by following these tips when you spend time in an area where ticks may live: …

Pubic lice

… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … (HPV)), and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … about it with your health care provider or a counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …