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… reaction.The most dangerous symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest … make them sit or stand up. If they are having difficulty breathing, let them sit up Do not leave the child alone If …
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… a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. Breathing may become irregular and slow, and a person may … to stimulation. If someone cannot breathe, or is not breathing enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrest and death. Why is opioid overdose an …
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… name given to the assortment of signs and symptoms of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an infant, with or … impact to the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & … than usual, or your baby is feeding poorly, has difficulty breathing, a fever or is vomiting, or you have concerns that …
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… pipes, cookers, filters, water, needles and syringes Practice safer sex. Using a barrier (such as a condom) every … oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …
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… instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of campfires …
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… water, underwater logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel … aid course Take a first aid course that teaches: Rescue breathing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – adult and …
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… by blocking pain receptors in the skin. Apply the product according to the package instructions generally 60 minutes … or crying babies. Children 3 years of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing out during the … a pretend candle Blow a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also …
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… are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew …
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… is not fully understood but there are known safer sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, …
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… using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What … vagina, also known as vaginitis A burn, skin infection or injury, including a wound from surgery. Those who develop a …
