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Young children and their vision

… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … vision concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is … to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… of colours, including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water … and shorelines of fresh water lakes, streams and rivers. When the amount of cyanobacteria in a water body increases, … to water that is contaminated with cyanobacteria. The risk is particularly high for those who drink formula made …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants are … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when you are cleaning. If the area is larger, it may require …

Reye syndrome

… Vietnamese What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It … with acetaminophen are Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in … a hospital can save your child’s life. Treatment includes reducing brain swelling, preventing damage to the liver and …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… metal that is liquid at room temperature, and forms beads when spilled. Some of it also evaporates to form a … long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the … The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts …

A better immunization experience for your child

… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization with your child Use a … a medical procedure, causes the release of natural pain reducing chemicals in the brain. You can prepare a sucrose …

Pregnancy and dental health

… health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also … guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You …

Scabies

… the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their … partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you … system? If you have a weakened immune system, you are at risk of developing a severe case of scabies known as crusted …

Typhoid vaccine

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, …