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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions when using NCITs. Remember that many factors affect NCIT …

Burns and scalds in young children

… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a burn or scald for … strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food … parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) …

Young children and their vision

… vision concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is … regardless of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child … Avoiding books or screens Bumping into things What can I expect at my child's vision test? Your child can have an eye …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… include Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and worms. What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever … diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after … fluids or feces of an infected animal. Disease may spread when touching an infected animal, or by coming into contact …

Quitting smoking

… commercial tobacco and the addiction epidemic we see today. When is the best time to quit? It is always a good time to … places or moods can “trigger” an urge to smoke. Think about what your triggers are and plan how you will cope with each … of nicotine withdrawal as this happens. Learn what to expect and how you can make it better. For example, …

Bed bugs

… HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English What is a bed bug? Bed bugs are small, quick-moving, … people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people can have … mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… is much less common, except for financial abuse or fraud. When might the abuse begin? Women are more likely than men … be much older than the woman, making them more vulnerable What are the similarities in abuse experienced by men and … their response to the abuse. In many cultures, people expect families to keep problems private or hidden. Older …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat when I’m lactating? You do not need to follow …

Emergency contraception EC

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency … B, and generics such as Contingency One). It is effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after having unprotected … nausea or vomiting, and your period may not occur when you expect it. Taking an anti-nausea medication like Gravol® at …