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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Go to local cooling centres or community … is safe, open windows to let cool air in If you have a fan, use it to move air around the room. Try putting an ice tray … hot Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your oven or stove as little …

Giardia infection

… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has … What are the symptoms of giardiasis? Giardiasis may cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, gas, bloating, frequent loose …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because they do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, or diabetes. Yes No I know … are made from weakened or dead germs such as bacteria or viruses, and some are made from proteins and/or polysaccharides …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… shrubs as caterpillars. Although most insect defoliators cause little damage, there are a few species that can be … occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the … hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic reactions in some humans and livestock. …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience … or alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel or foam with you to use in situations when you are not near a hand-washing station. Use a hand sanitizer with 60 to 95 percent ethanol or …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… CJD can be found in every country around the world. What causes CJD? CJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface … is passed to a person by instruments or transplanted tissue used in eye, brain or spine surgery. CJD is not contagious. …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean and canola oils instead of butter, lard … Replace butter with olive oil and balsamic vinegar on bread Use nut butters on toast rather than cream cheese or butter Use lower fat milk instead of cream Sprinkle nuts or seeds …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… tests are important for newborn babies and families because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. … loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older … Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your …

Spongy moth spraying

… and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic reactions. Examples of symptoms include skin … due to successful eradication efforts. Many methods are used to monitor and eradicate spongy moth introductions. … approved food-grade additives. No petroleum products are used. Foray 48B® is not toxic or harmful to people, dogs, …

Young children and their vision

… vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination … the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses the strong eye to see. Treatment needs to commence (i.e …