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Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything … tell you if your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they should stay home for at least 24 hours after starting their …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been … treatment is recommended Shock treatment is a process for getting rid of the combined available chlorine in a hot tub …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater … disinfected water? People with very weak immune systems should consult with their doctor or nurse practitioner and … boiling it first. Please note that boiling water will get rid of viruses, bacteria and parasites but not chemicals …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and … hospitals and other facilities serving vulnerable groups should not sell or serve unpasteurized juice. Children on …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… they all work in a similar way. For this reason they all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier … your water and allow it to cool before using. Well water should be disinfected using the simple chlorination method. This should happen after: Constructing a new well Altering an …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice … Dispose of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should check with local by-laws or authorities to find out …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at … explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, visit … auto-injector. Most can do this by 6 or 7 years of age. It should not be kept in a school locker How to give themselves …

Safety tips for swimmers

… area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if possible … Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy system.” Never let children play in …

Burns and scalds in young children

… thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can occur … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a … when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and … Gently touching or massaging your baby’s arms and legs Getting down on the floor so your baby can see your face … to give toddlers a choice between several activities, play should be spontaneous and unstructured as much as possible. …