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… local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See … (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear canal Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to … extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an …
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… your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest Helps your baby’s … help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and … vitamin B12 levels. Discuss with a dietitian or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. …
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… risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea …
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… encephalitis (swelling of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been … before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a mild … Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread easily in child care settings and other places where children are close …
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… mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets … constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be … those who are caring for your kids (e.g. grandparents, daycare staff, friends, babysitters) What do I do if my child …
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… the sun’s rays as darker coloured clothing Protect exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a … cooling system, such as air-conditioning, talk to a health care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what … heat-related illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or …
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… Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like … is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they will … may reduce some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common …
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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to discuss … time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For more information For …
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… to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or … some individuals (such as young children) may be less careful, or may be unaware of the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to water that is contaminated with …
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… of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe … infected with hepatitis B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get …
