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Travelling with children

… of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? Breastfeeding is the best way to reduce the risk of … (such as Pepto-Bismol) to treat diarrhea in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth …

Yellow fever vaccine

… Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a … Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in tropical areas of Africa or Central and South … symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… as needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids … handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before …

Vitamin D and your health

… vitamin D also helps muscles, nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get … Units, µg = microgram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some people need more vitamin D? If you …

Calcium and your health

… slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much calcium do I need each day? … 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… of protein foods, especially those that come from plants. Work towards offering plant-based proteins daily. Choose … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Meal and snack ideas …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when … same amount of Vitamin K each day so that your medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and … Vitamin K is needed for good health. To keep your warfarin working well: Avoid large changes in the amount of vitamin K …

Impetigo

Babys first foods

… to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 to 3 meals and … foods can be offered before or after human milk. Do what works best for you and your baby. As your baby eats more … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Babys first foods …

Shigellosis

… the sick, the elderly, or other dependents should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. A stool test may … be required to ensure you are negative for Shigella before returning to work. Image … Shigellosis …