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Offers resources on allergies including the signs and symptoms, prevention, care and control, risk factors and the related health issues and concerns.
MedicAlert is the leading provider of emergency medical information services linked to customized bracelets and necklets for Canadians with medical conditions and special medical needs.
Source: Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
Life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to foods, insect bites and other triggers are on the rise in Canada. Fortunately, they can largely be avoided or treated.
Source: Health Canada
You have an allergy when your body reacts to things that don't cause problems for most people. These things are called allergens. Sometimes the term hayfever is used to describe a reaction to allergens in the air.
Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, it is important that you are aware of the risks of each medicine and weigh them against the benefits before you decide to take it.
Source: Health Canada
For those of you who plan to spend time enjoying the great outdoors this summer beware of those nasty weeds--poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. If your skin comes in contact with these plants you could develop a very serious rash.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Scents are made up of many different chemicals and are found in several products that are used daily. Scents can be both naturally occurring and man-made. Plant extracts are among the most common of the naturally occurring scents.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Provides step-by-step guidance for developing a scent-free policy for workplaces.
Source: The Canadian Lung Association
Lists the symptoms of health problems caused by scented products. Identifies some sources of scented products. Discusses how to make a workplace scent-free. Prepared by the Canadian Centre for Occupational and Health Safety.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Scents can cause serious health problems for people, especially for people with lung diseases like asthma or COPD. Being near a scented product- perfume, scented candles, or even scented laundry detergent- can make some people sick.
Source: The Canadian Lung Association
Suggests how workplaces may create scent-free work environments. Lists possible scented products in the workplace and offers sample policy statements, notices, and employee survey questions.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
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