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Time for bed

… (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room … months, most babies wake up several times at night for feeding. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding can be a great way to … how to fall asleep on their own: Breastfeed, chestfeed or bottle feed at the start of the bedtime routine Rock or sing …
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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… litres of water a day), especially if you are breast/chest-feeding and even if you do not feel thirsty Avoid drinking … a sponge or foot bath. You can also use a personal spray bottle with cool water Try using a cold pack or wrap. You … levels and avoid intense activity If you are breast/chest-feeding, try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day …
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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After … child touch their face or mouth Give your child toys, a bottle, pacifier or soother Take strollers into the …
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Toxoplasmosis

… they should be treating their drinking water or using bottled water Cats and toxoplasmosis Your pet cat can pass …
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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and … or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth guards used for sports or mouthpieces of …
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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… one week. For best quality, use all unopened canned or bottled foods within one year. For more information Home …
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Meningococcal b Men-b vaccine

… young children can become sick through sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and … or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports or mouthpieces of …
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Clean-up after a flood

… in a waterproof container. You should also throw out any bottles or containers that were not sealed before the flood … not refrozen. If you are under a boil water advisory, use bottled or boiled water for washing and preparing foods that …
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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport mouth guards or mouthpieces of musical …
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Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… with proper ventilation Remove old or unnecessary tins or bottles that contain products with VOCs from the home. Do …