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… in hot tubs Hot water can quickly affect a child’s small body. Limit the time a child spends in a hot tub. Visit …
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… immunizations may be stressful for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization … musical toy to distract your child immediately before and during the vaccination. Ask older children questions about … a pinwheel or party blower Why? Deep breathing makes the body relax its stress response. It also serves as a …
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… your home well ventilated, especially when cooking or during home renovations. Keep windows open (just a crack in … of mould On days when outdoor air quality is poor, such as during wildfires, consider limiting airflow from outdoors …
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… method) Non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) measure body temperature from a specific distance by sensing the … armpit Tuck your child’s arm snugly (closely) against their body Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, … as much as 1 degree in the morning and reaching a maximum during the late afternoon. Mild increases may be caused by …
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… increases the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community group home … pharmacists and others who may have contact with blood and body fluids in their jobs. Anyone who is not eligible for a … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it …
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… Right after sex, thoroughly wash your hands and any other body parts or items that may have touched stool, such as the …
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… after being infected. Symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue and sometimes a rash on the body. These symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they … your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird according to local …
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… affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and … when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and making … to know when you need to call your health care provider. During your treatment for TB disease, you will visit your …
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… with hepatitis B, the virus is very likely to stay in the body forever. If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe … their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well at night. At … deep sleep, followed by several hours of lighter sleep. During light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this …
