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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… or dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) Decreased urine output Increased … Sunken eyes Sunken soft spot on the head (if 18 months or younger) Keep in mind that infants and young children may …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: … Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger children Discourage children from tossing food and …

Heat-related illness

… Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially hands and feet Fatigue and … mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress …

Impetigo

… are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters or red bumps. … The blistered area will often be surrounded by redness. The rash will spread if not treated. This rash usually appears … the chance of spreading impetigo to other children. Image … Impetigo …

Group A streptococcal infections

… also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most … muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These infections are called invasive group A … disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red rash on the body, which can spread quickly. It feels like …

Syphilis

… Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How … Skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore (lesion) or rash, from external or internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on … your appointment, outline the edges of the patch or bandage covering the cream with a pen. This will show your …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency … Encourage everyone to wash their hands before and after eating. … auto-injector. Most can do this by 6 or 7 years of age. It should not be kept in a school locker How to give …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or … for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. … infancy after 3 doses. The 4th dose given at 18 months of age is a booster dose to provide protection to last until …