Wendy Thompson

[OntarioPoisonCentre @ON_Poison]

#DYK ➡over a 24hr period, the maximum dose of #acetaminophen from ALL sources for an adult is
4000mg💊

Learn more: https://t.co/F01ShAyfSe

@GovCanHealth

[OntarioPoisonCentre @ON_Poison]

"The Ontario Poison Centre and worried health-care providers are publicizing [info] about how to safely cut up adult pain-relief tablets amid concerns about parents accidentally overdosing their children during the ongoing pediatric painkiller shortage."

https://t.co/LZQHHdk86h

[Stephanie Prince, PhD @SPrinceWare]

#NewPubAlert Chronic health effects associated with electronic cigarette use: A systematic review https://t.co/pzVDUaQBwu Led by @Rwasfy w/ @JustinJLang @wlthompso @DrAndrewPipe et al.

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

Are Canadian children getting enough sleep?

Children 5-13 should get 9 to 11 hours of sleep. Youth 14-17 should get 8 to 10 hours daily.

Learn about the importance of sleep and sedentary behaviour for children and youth: https://t.co/LvG4DpBfDy

[Wendy Thompson @wlthompso]

@SPrinceWare Well done !

[Stephanie Prince, PhD @SPrinceWare]

New #PhysicalActivity measurement and #surveillance paper: The influence of removing the 10-minute bout requirement on the demographic, behaviour and health profiles of Canadian adults who meet the physical activity recommendations https://t.co/d75IOsgTp9

[Wendy Thompson @wlthompso]

Barbecue brush related injuries | Public Health Infobase - Public Health Agency of Canada https://t.co/5vbotERmQc

[The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) @SickKidsNews]

Did you know button batteries are common in many household items and are a swallowing hazard for children? Help us understand what you know about the risks of swallowing button batteries by filling out this #SKResearch survey: https://t.co/tzSo6UmI2D

[OntarioPoisonCentre @ON_Poison]

Thanks @AAPCC:

You’ve probably heard before that you should call poison control in case of poisoning, but what does that mean?

In short, if you swallow, inhale, touch, or inject a substance that can cause harm, it is a poisoning.

Call 1-800-368-9017
Or
https://t.co/ahJOrsDQ2p

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Public Health Agency of Canada @GovCanHealth & Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada @AskISED launch concussion detection Challenge titled Detecting concussions using objective indicators! The deadline to submit a proposal is September 12! https://t.co/WlhzdWD1LN

[Wendy Thompson @wlthompso]

@StopInjury https://t.co/OM3Wp4xM3k

[Wendy Thompson @wlthompso]

@CPHO_Canada https://t.co/PEPIxjFQiG

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

Read the July issue of the #HPCDP Journal to learn about research on injuries and poisonings associated with cocaine and other substance use: https://t.co/VL3GQ0E7Kq

[9-8-8 @988Canada]

Please call or text us if any of these apply to you - you can reach us any time on 1.833.456.4566 https://t.co/ExpNoWMShz

#helpwhenyouneedit

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

86% of Canadian adults communicated with friends and family to take active care of their mental health at the beginning of the pandemic. What else did they do? Find out more here: https://t.co/mCQMwUuo7b

[Edmonton Fire Fighters’ Union @EFFU_209]

Please be mindful not to leave animals in a vehicle during hot days like today. A car’s temperature can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
#carsafety #yeg #yegdt #edmonton #dogsafety

[L'ACSP du Canada @ACSP_Canada]

La plupart des blessures sont évitables. Je salue les efforts de @parachutecanada visant à mettre l’accent sur la sécurité et à faire connaître l’importance de la prévention des blessures. Bravo!

#JNPB #ParachuteCanada

[L'ACSP du Canada @ACSP_Canada]

Les chutes et les blessures connexes chez les 65 ans et + sont un grave problème de santé publique. Par chance, bien des blessures peuvent être évitées. #PréventionDesBlessures

Lisez le Rapport de surveillance sur les chutes chez les aînés au Canada: https://t.co/JRrLm3IA0t