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… factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel … available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also take medication, since little of the mother's medication will be in the breast milk. Children …
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… chop raw carrots and apples Spread smooth peanut butter or other nut and seed butters thinly on crackers or bread. A …
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… Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Start by giving your baby … infant cereal Along with iron-rich foods, offer other nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole …
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… can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the darkening of the melanin in your … to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more … vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation. Young people who use tanning beds are also at risk. When and where am I most …
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… can contain different organisms, including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms can exist in the source water, … 99.9 per cent of parasites (protozoa), 99.99 per cent of viruses and all harmful bacteria. Most community water systems …
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… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that enter … Only a very small part of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several …