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Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. These are given at the same time as other childhood …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage after use and to wash their hands again. Your child may …

Hearing loss in adults

… disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 …

Sun safety for children

… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up …

Toilet learning

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to hold the thermometer …

Calcium and your health

… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …

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

… Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, … as salmon and rainbow trout, cow’s milk, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), egg yolk, soft margarine Healthy …

Time for bed

… light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. Waking at … between 18 months to 2 years and then decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children discover and …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems … choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can …