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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is when something becomes stuck in a person's airway, making … and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 or take the child to the emergency room right away. If a child is coughing and able to talk, …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or … BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. For more healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. … water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department as soon as possible. Reporting the … assault and to learn what support services are available, visit JusticeBC at …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air … health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air Quality at … lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room visits and hospital stays Premature (early) …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… or counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex … have minute flaws or break during use. If a condom breaks, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or copper IUD … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of canning … cool jars in water, instead allow jars to cool slowly at room temperature Do not retighten lids What jars are best … contact the manufacturer for a copy. For more information, visit: UnlockFood.ca – Home Canning: Getting Started …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using combustible tobacco products and electronic … Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death … to second-hand smoke. Smoke from a cigarette can stay in a room for hours even with an open window. Many of the toxic …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or … not fully formed. The most common NTDs are: Spina bifida: when the spine does not close Anencephaly: when the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… is a concern as they are used to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you develop an … contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified … taken to prevent the spread of CPO in hospitals? If you are visiting a hospital, follow hospital guidelines to prevent …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … your child’s health care provider to write an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan that explains what to do in case of an … To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, visit Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology …