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Understanding asthma

… Asthma symptoms Asthma is a common chronic condition causing swelling and inflammation of the airways. Asthma may … be mild, moderate or severe. Read the following topics to learn more about asthma: Assessing your asthma knowledge … but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: Asthma in …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A … texture for your child: Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older Scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, whole grain … to get enough energy. To help lower fibre intake, try using refined grains such as white flour or white rice in …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… low. In B.C., about 4 people out of 1 million get it every year. Even if you have close contact with a person with … to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism …

Facts about chickenpox

… from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first few days after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the … can reduce the itching. Prevent the spread of infection by using a household cleaner to wash any clothing or other …

Healthy eating guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis

… Be cautious with herbal products. There is not enough research to recommend any herbal product for MS. Some can …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why … sputum, follow these steps: Collect your sputum in the early morning unless your health care provider gives you … File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Learn How to get a good sputum sample for your tuberculosis …

Swimmers itch

… larvae (called cercariae) leave their snail host and swim near the surface of the water, looking for bird and mammal … months. Their larvae are more likely to be found floating near the surface in shallow water along the shores of fresh … sleepy. Antihistamines may stimulate the nervous system, causing hyperactivity Take shallow, lukewarm baths with 3 …

Burns and scalds in young children

… garments and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight … Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and scalds occur more frequently in boys …

Pertussis whooping cough

… These complications happen often in infants under one year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 4 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly … be given at 27 to 32 weeks of pregnancy but may be given as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. A booster dose of …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … epinephrine (adrenaline) and transfer by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you …