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… that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a … include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can … cooked. If in doubt, include the resident’s health care provider when developing the …
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… blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety … Contact your public health dietitian or licensing … blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety …
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… Quick tips: Helping your child stay safe and healthy Child safety: Air pollution Child … cold for toddlers Sun safety for children (HealthlinkBC File # 26) Preventing injuries … burns Burns and scalds in young children (HealthLinkBC File #123) How to estimate the …
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… people is car crashes related to alcohol. Drinking also can lead young people to have … to drink alcohol. They should follow the laws for the legal drinking age where they … effects of alcohol or sober them up before driving, but this is not the case. So they may …
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… not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek medical attention If the burn is about the … not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek medical attention If the burn is about the …
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Children are faced with a whole new set of responsibilities as they grow into young adults, including the ability to legally purchase and consume alcohol and tobacco. But other drugs, including …
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… and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, clothing, … well between preparing different foods. This prevents cross-contamination with food … When appropriate, ask parents, visitors and older children to help keep the facility …
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… be overwhelming to think about all the things your child needs to learn to stay safe and … schoolwork). None for children younger than 2 years footnote 1 One hour or less for children … is when your child is in elementary school. Teens need to learn healthy habits if they are …
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… sleep and do not use hats or toques indoors. Stop or reduce any substance use The use of … If you or your partner need support to stop or reduce substance use, call your local … sleep and do not use hats or toques indoors. Stop or reduce any substance use The use of …
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Overview If you have a possible poisoning emergency, call 9-1-1 or your local provincial Poison Control Centre immediately. Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household …
