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… goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. When your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) … in sugars over and over again. Tooth decay can also develop when a child goes to bed with a bottle of milk or juice. The … every day. Lift the lip so you can see along the gum line when cleaning. Look for white or brown areas, which may be …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 … breathe in asbestos fibers that are released into the air. When you inhale large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can … other areas. Asbestos only poses a potential health risk when it is fraying or crumbling, and when fibers are …
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… food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many … milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when choosing a vitamin D supplement? Choose a supplement …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last … to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are … family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an emergency? In an emergency, …
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… Show your child that you love them all the time – even when you are angry with them. Let your child know you love … it’s okay for me to feel sad and cry for a little while.” When your child has upset you, calmly explain how you are … For more information about positive discipline, visit Caring for Kids at …
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… may need iron supplements. Only take iron supplements when recommended by your health care provider. Too much iron …
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… Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines work very well when most parents choose to get them for their children. … of parents have chosen not to immunize their children. When this happens, the diseases come back quickly and lots …
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… Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or … bison, moose and caribou Remove some of the fat from meat when possible Trim off visible fat Drain fat after cooking … select products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a …
