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Allergy safe adult care facilities

… is called anaphylaxis (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if left untreated. What are the … the resident gets to a hospital The above section has been adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other …
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Young children and their vision

… learn eye-hand coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge … coordination for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop … objects or people Avoiding books or screens Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your …
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Indoor air quality

… gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior and northern British … examples include detecting and repairing any water damage quickly (for biological contaminants), replacing …
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Travel immunizations for adults

… if you are going to areas where polio is present, have not been vaccinated before or have not had a one-time booster … can also be spread through saliva or spit when people share things like food and drinks. The vaccine is recommended for …
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Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… We pick up germs on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in …
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Allergy safe child care facilities

… is called anaphylaxis (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if left untreated. What are the … Ensure the child gets to a hospital The above section has been adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances quickly over 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: …
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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… 1 to 4 days, or an average of 2 days, after you are first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other symptoms …
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Community evacuation information for seniors

… a grab-and-go bag in case you need to leave your home quickly. For pet owners, preparing for your pets is just as …
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Facts about influenza the flu

… 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other symptoms can …