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Scald Prevention (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Hot liquids are the major cause of burn injuries in young children It is important for us to keep our children safe. Burn injuries are preventable. This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Safetyan...

Insect Repellents and DEET [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about insect repellents and DEET including restrictions when using DEET and risks. Number 96. (English)

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Eczema and Food Allergy in Babies and Young Children [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC information about eczema and how to care for skin of babies and young children who are more likely to get eczema. It describes the differences between eczema and the skin symptoms of food allergy. It also explains ways to control eczema and help prevent food allergy. (English)

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Hand Washing: Help Stop the Spread of Germs [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing and overview about hand washing. Number 85. (English)

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Burn Prevention: Campfires and Fireworks (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Here are tips on how to prevent burns when using campfires or fireworks. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Safetyan...

Clean Your Hands Using Soap and Water [English] Permalink Public

Illustration of the 11 steps to clean your hands. (English) Colour

Clean Hands Protect Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

This is a one page handout that is intended for parents of infants in the NICU to communicate the importance of hand hygiene in keeping their baby safe. (English) Colour

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Head Lice (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Lice are small, grey, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. An adult louse is 2 mm to 4 mm long.Lice suck blood from the scalp. They survive by staying close to the scalp for food and shelter. Adult lice lay eggs (nits) that stick to the hair shaft. Head lice do not indicate poor hygiene. Head lice actually prefer clean hair and skin. Children with head lice usually have fewer than 20 mature head lice. If they are not treated, lice can live 3 to 4 weeks. An infestation with lice is also called pediculosis. Audio available. (English)

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Head Lice [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about head lice including symptoms, treatment, spread, and prevention. Number 06. (English)

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Preventing Pressure Injuries factsheet [English] Permalink Public

Fact sheet about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928F.pdf