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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… child’s symptoms do not get better or get worse, give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the … Encourage everyone to wash their hands before and after eating. Help young children to wash their hands Wash kitchen equipment and surfaces before preparing …

Food safety in child care facilities

… their immune systems are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne … How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… the bottles and equipment to make formula? Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Wash bottles and equipment … decay (cavities) How often should I feed my baby? By their second day, most babies feed at least 8 times in 24 hours … signs of hunger. For example, your baby may: Bring their hands to their mouth Open their mouth, yawn or make …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… Major sources of outdoor PM in B.C. include: Wildfire smoke Wood smoke from residential wood burning, such as woodstove and … Outdoor sources of PM may be present indoors. Limit smoke from fire (tobacco, candles, incense, woodstoves), …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… the child’s symptoms do not get better or get worse, give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the … Keep each child’s care plan and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan handy, while respecting the child’s privacy Keep each … allergic reaction. Have all children and staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… lose consciousness. Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a … condition A febrile seizure lasting 30 minutes or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can cause a …

Lead paint and hazards

… and children can ingest lead because of their frequent hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew … your local safety equipment dealer. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in an area where paint is being removed. Prepare the … waste. Vacuum with a HEPA vacuum cleaner. Wash your hands, face, tools and your personal protective equipment …

Genital herpes

… (external sex organs), rectum, anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the … when someone who already has one type of herpes, gets the second type. It is often milder and is unlikely to cause … with HIV, may have trouble fighting the virus and get a secondary infection in the eye, fingers, joints, throat, …

E coli infection

… not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the toilet as E.coli can … of 74°C (164°F) or hotter and remains there for at least 15 seconds. Measure the internal temperature of the meat with a …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… or with fruit Add nuts to oatmeal, yogurt or salads Grab a handful of nuts as a snack Eat more soy protein Foods with …