Many people live with chronic conditions, which can cause illness, disability and even death. The term chronic conditions describe a broad range of health conditions, including: chronic and complex health… Read More »Understanding Chronic Conditions
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Treat the person with respect and dignity Each person’s situation and needs are unique. It is important to respect the person’s autonomy while considering the extent to which they are… Read More »Depression – How can I be Supportive?
Depression – How can I be Supportive?
When a child or adolescent has a mental health problem it can affect the whole family, because they usually have difficulty controlling their behavior, thinking or emotions. Mental health problems… Read More »Helping Your Child with Mental Health Problems
Helping Your Child with Mental Health Problems
Varicella is usually a mild and common childhood illness that can also occur at any stage of life. The illness must be treated seriously in all cases because it can… Read More »Varicella (Chickenpox)
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Early education and child care settings present unique challenges for infection control due to the highly vulnerable population, close interpersonal contact, shared toys and other objects, and limited ability of… Read More »Importance of Immunization
Importance of Immunization
Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways we have to protect others and ourselves from illness. This means not only washing your body, but also your hands,… Read More »Personal Hygiene – Preventing Infections
Personal Hygiene – Preventing Infections
Good handwashing protects against the spread of many illnesses – from the common cold (which is responsible for 22 million lost school days each year), to more serious illnesses such… Read More »Why hand washing is so important?