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Anxiety Stop Negative Thoughts

… wrong thing and embarrass themselves around others. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat and sweaty hands. It can make you limit your activities and can make it hard to …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan , visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology …

Impetigo

… is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, … around the nose, mouth, and other parts of the face. It can also appear on any skin not covered by clothes, such as … itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… immune systems, such as those with certain types of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher … is, and whether you need to take extra precautions. How can drinking water become contaminated? Drinking water can … including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms can exist in the source …

Sleep related infant death

… dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and … birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? … sleeping, gently place them on their back. When your baby can roll over easily on their own from back to front and …

Shingles vaccine

… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … vaccine, Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … chickenpox. Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel … their own pattern. What causes constipation? Constipation can occur with: Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners …

Hearing loss in children

… that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are …

Healthy eating guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome

… specific foods or eating patterns. Different foods may cause different symptoms in individuals. The dietary goal … Below are tips to help you feel your best. Steps you can take Keep a food and symptom journal. This will help you … If your symptoms don't improve after a few weeks, you can add the food back into your diet. If you eliminate many …

Healthy lifestyle actions to reduce and manage stress

… and challenges in daily life. In the short term, stress can help you perform better under pressure, but constant stress can pose problems for your health. Stress causes the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, as well …