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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … Drizzle olive, nut or seed oils over vegetables instead of using butter Use soft margarine or natural peanut, nut or …

Travelling with children

… (water down) juice or prepare infant formula. Consider using a ready-to-feed formula for short trips. How can I … diarrhea unless advised by a health care provider. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (such as Pepto-Bismol) to treat … in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If your child has taken this …

Health advice for travellers

Lead in drinking water

… day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

Reye syndrome

Safety tips for swimmers

… and hair could catch in the suction of these drains, causing drowning. Tie back long hair or wear a swim cap. Never …

Food safety in child care facilities

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading … smoking or applying personal care products, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 …