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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… reduce harm with people who use substances? Use person-first language (for example “person with substance use … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support group Take time and space for your own health and wellbeing through sports, art, dance, …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … been used to disinfect water? Chlorine disinfectants were first added to a public water supply in North America in … reason they all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used in your …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum is not saliva (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect … use mouthwash before collecting your sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of …

Scabies

… Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. … provider may recommend a second treatment 1 week after the first treatment. Crusted (Norwegian) scabies is very …

Burns and scalds in young children

… should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not … one is available, call an ambulance. Always cool the burn first – before calling 9-1-1 or before driving your child to …

Food safety in child care facilities

… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs … smaller portions Cool very hot items at room temperature at first. Place them in the fridge when steaming stops Leave …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday … or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if there is a concern. Hearing loss can …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items … reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking …

Young children and their vision

… concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … have a family history. If you know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … if you notice any concerns. Optometrists recommend the first routine eye examination, regardless of any concerns, …