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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your … and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/. What are the symptoms of a severe allergic … redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect the penis, vulva (area outside of the … of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less … anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two other types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined … have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care Having a … and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/ Regular staff training to ensure everyone has the …

Lunches to go

… foods, offer them less often and in smaller quantities. Use the nutrition facts table to compare products: Look at … Applesauce How to pack a safe lunch Keep cold foods cold. Use an insulated bag with a freezer pack or a chilled … thermos to keep food and drinks cool. Keep hot food hot. Use a thermos to pack hot foods. Pre-heat the thermos with …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis … of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a …

Sun safety for children

… on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, … more information For more information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation …

Gonorrhea

… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … men and women, a gonorrhea infection in the rectum may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with … infection may occur in the throat but, does not usually cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 7 days after being …

Chlamydia

… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the … the infection. A chlamydia infection in the rectum may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with … infection may occur in the throat but does not usually cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 3 weeks after …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among children who attend the … and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/ Regularly training staff to ensure they have the …