Be Prepared

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Be Prepared

• Are you ready for the holiday season?
• Here is our checklist and some tips to help you
  to be prepared.

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Holiday Checklist

• Some preparation to consider.
• Medications Make sure that everyone in your
  family has enough of their medications, both
  prescription and non-prescription, to last over
  the holiday season.

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Holiday Checklist

• Call your doctors office and your local
  pharmacy find out what their hours will be over
  the holidays and ask about any back-up coverage
  arrangements.

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Holiday Checklist

• Get a flu shot.
• Your family doctor can offer this service or
  refer you to the nearest clinic that does.

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Holiday Checklist

• Medical Supplies
• Ensure that you have all your needed supplies
  such as needles, glucose testing equipment,
  oxygen, inhalers, etc prior to the holidays.

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Holiday Checklist

• Medical equipment
• Have extra batteries on hand for equipment such
  as electric wheelchairs.

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Holiday Checklist

• Medical Checkups
• If youre due for a checkup or tests, try to
  schedule them before the holidays especially
  return to work notes.

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Be Prepared for an Emergency

• Update all emergency telephone numbers and post
  them in a visible place, like your refrigerator.

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Be Prepared for an Emergency

• Remind visiting family members and friends to
  bring their health card, or health insurance
  information, as well as their medication list.

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Holiday Season Medical Care

• Know when your family doctor is available
• Emergency medical care is always available at the
  local emergency department

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Know When It is an Emergency

• Sometimes it is difficult to know whether your
  problem is serious or not.
• If youre not sure, you may wish to call
• Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
• for free access to a registered nurse who will
  help with any health related question.
• They are available 24 hours every day of the
  year.

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You need Emergency Care

• When you are experiencing pains or tightness in
  the chest

13
You need Emergency Care

• When you think you may have fractured or broken a
  bone, or have a wound that may need stitches

14
You need Emergency Care

• When you have severe pain
• When you have shortness of breath

15
You need Emergency Care

• Where the person is choking or having difficulty
  breathing

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You need Emergency Care

• When you have sudden, severe headaches, vision
  problems, sudden weakness, numbness and/or
  tingling in the face, arm or leg, trouble
  speaking, or dizziness

17
You need Emergency Care

• If your child has diarrhea and vomiting and wont
  eat or drink

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You need Emergency Care

• When a baby under six months has a fever over
  37.9?C or 100?F
• When a child over six months has a fever over
  38.5?C or 101?F

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If it is an emergency

• Go directly to the nearest Emergency Department
  or call 911

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Prevent Emergency Visits

• Care for yourself and those around you by
• Getting a flu shot

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Prevent Emergency Visits

• Do not drink and drive

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Prevent Emergency Visits

• Be fire safe
• Do not overload power outlets or leave candles
  burning, keep natural trees well watered, and do
  not place decorations near fireplaces

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Prevent Emergency Visits

• Use extra caution when driving on snowy or icy
  roads
• Equip your car with snow tires, an ice scraper,
  blanket, first aid kit, and windshield wiper fluid

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Prevent Emergency Visits

• Keep your sidewalks and walkways clear of ice and
  snow
• Avoid shoveling heavy snow

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Prevent Emergency Visits

• Ensure you and your children wear protective
  equipment when participating in winter sports
  (hockey helmets, face shields, mouth guards,
  etc).
• Wear a helmet when cycling, skateboarding, etc..