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Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …

Asbestos When should I worry

… widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or … For more information Visit the following websites: Management of Waste Asbestos …

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 …

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, …

Swimmers itch

… Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, … range from a mild irritation to a very severe, itchy red rash. Scratching can cause severe pain and swelling or cause …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, … mercury are rarely associated with negative health effects. Rash or inflammation at the site of contact is possible, but … doubt, contact your local health authority’s environmental agency, the Drug and Poison Information Centre or your local …

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: … – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …

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 …

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 …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s … of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth … The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may …