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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of … the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease …

Iron in Foods

… all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. The amount of iron you need each day … and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. … vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods for healthy growth and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… vision in one eye is weaker than the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses the strong eye to see. If untreated, the child's brain develops a clear picture in the good eye and a blurry …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. It is curable. In British … contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers …

West Nile virus

… such as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), or … from biting. Mosquitoes that can carry WNV are most active in the evening and early morning, especially at dusk … areas. Consider staying indoors when mosquitoes are most active, which is from dusk to dawn Prevent mosquitoes from …

Genital herpes

… The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms … in the eye, fingers, joints, throat, colon, liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a … Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… aims to meet people “where they are at”, whether that is active substance use or abstinence. Harm reduction includes … to reverse an opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… 1 child in 30,000) and encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain (about 1 child in 1 million). The possibility of … or MMRV vaccine without another cause being identified Has active untreated tuberculosis Is pregnant or planning to … in 1,000, include encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. This can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … can cause serious problems for the developing baby such as brain damage or death. People undergoing therapy such as …