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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble … People may not always show signs of choking or aspiration when food or liquid enters the airway or lungs. …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… systems, such as those who have HIV/AIDS, an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… with anyone who has a very weak immune system, such as a bone marrow transplant patient, within 2 weeks of being immunized …

Cryptosporidium infection

… virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, and those who have had cancer treatment …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be confirmed through an …

Calcium and your health

… calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … and minerals: Calcium Calcium is important for healthy bones, muscles and nerves and helps prevent osteoporosis. … younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… dried fruit like raisins Raw carrots, apples, celery Fish bones, small chicken bones Hard candies Objects: Coins are the most common cause … can form a "plug" that can block the child's airway Remove bones from chicken and fish before serving Always supervise …

Pregnancy and dental health

… Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health … them. You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting …