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Warts
…small growths on the skin that normally don’t cause pain. Some warts itch and may hurt, especially if they’re on your feet. There are five kinds of warts: Common warts…
Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
…at home where another family member has stored them. If you think someone has taken your medicine, contact the police immediately to file a report. What are the signs of…
Trans Fats
…oils. These can no longer be added to foods sold in Canada. FOR MORE INFORMATION Government of Canada http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/healthy-eating-saine-alimentation/nutrients-nutriments/fats-lipides-eng.php#a2 Sources Dietary Fatty Acids by Brett White, MD (08/15/09, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20090815/345.html)…
Bedbugs
…what chemicals they use, and be sure to keep children and pets away during spraying. FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/pest-control-tips/bedbugs-what-are-they.html…
Cat and Dog Bites
…your healthcare provider may or may not recommend the rabies shots. FOR MORE INFORMATION Department of Health and Wellness Nova Scotia website at: http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/cdc/documents/rabies-general-information-en.pdf Health Canada website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/fact-sheet-on-rabies.html…
Head Lice
…to take the precautions listed above to avoid future cases of head lice. FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/default/files/documents/pamphlets/07135.pdf Government of PEI Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/publication/preventing-and-treating-head-lice…
Toilet Training Your Child
…child has not learned to use the toilet is that your child is not yet ready for toilet training. FOR MORE INFORMATION Loving Care: 1 to 3 Years: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/docs/09047_LC1to3YearsBook_En.pdf…
Substance Abuse
…https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/ http://www.nshealth.ca/mental-health-and-addictions-intake-phone-numbers Alcoholics Anonymous Nova Scotia website at: http://www.area82aa.org/ Other Websites: http://womenforsobriety.org/ http://www.smartrecovery.ca/ http://maddchapters.ca/halifax/ http://www.teenchallenge.ca/get-help/educational-resources/alcohol-abuse-facts https://www.teenchallenge.ca/get-help/educational-resources/drug-abuse-facts http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/alcohol/Pages/about_alcohol.aspx For information on Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/alcohol-drinking-guidelines.asp https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/documents/Canada-new-Low-Risk-Alcohol-Drinking-Guidelines.pdf…
Alcohol Abuse – Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
…can join a support group or sobriety program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs can help prevent relapse. FOR MORE INFORMATION National Institute of Health Website: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/Harmful_Interactions.pdf Government of Canada…
Day Care – Choosing a Good Center
…(You can find the number in the phone book.) FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development https://www.ednet.ns.ca/earlyyears/families/findchildcare.shtml Prince Edward Island Child Care Act: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/E%26.01Gdoc-Early%20Learning%20and%20Child%20Care%20Act%20Regulations.pdf…