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Food safety in child care facilities

… Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… are providing a safe source of drinking water. How can I prevent illness from cyanobacteria? To prevent illness from cyanobacteria: Follow advice from your …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk … Children should wear hats when playing in the sun to prevent sunburn and any harm to their eyes. Could my child …

Young children and their vision

… without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes (strabismus) … of objects Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who … likely they are to have another. Can febrile seizures be prevented? Febrile seizures cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as …

Campylobacter infection

… be contaminated with human feces or animal waste. How can I prevent Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware … necessary. People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … Campylobacter …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent heat-related illness if the indoor temperatures are … with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy smoothies Aim for your …

Salmonellosis

… them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use …

Toxoplasmosis

… show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the illness usually have flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, sore … Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. …