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… their skin, or in wounds that do not heal for weeks or even years. People who carry MRSA can sometimes clear the … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… can also spread from person-to-person in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor hygiene. These children can also spread the infection to other people in …
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… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, …
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… sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 to 13 …
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… provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall … of Lyme disease cases have been identified in the past 15 years. Many people with Lyme disease have not travelled …
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… suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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