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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain …

Quit or reduce vaping

… your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through vaping has … of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain development, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean vaping is …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… Avoiding activities needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or … avoid eye strain while doing close up activities, such as using a computer or tablet, playing video games, or watching …

Sleep related infant death

… babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on their own. Avoid using items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local anaesthetic to numb the eye. Most patients do … to 1 week after surgery Better vision Mild redness Less pain or 'sand' feeling >1 week to months after surgery Final … your doctor if: Within 24 hours after surgery Very bad eye pain or headache Nausea/vomiting 24 hours to 1 week after …

Well water testing

… levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information … you must treat your drinking water before drinking it, using it for food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For … your health authority or see ‘Water Well Disinfection: Using the Simple Chlorination Method’ at …

Disinfecting drinking water

… streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to … health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, filtration or using a …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … your hands thoroughly afterwards. Avoid creating dust by using a damp cloth to wipe up the droppings. The droppings …

Rabies

HIV and HIV tests

… HIV can be passed on by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has … for HIV. One of these is a standard laboratory test done using a blood sample taken from your arm. The result is … Although HIV is a life-long infection, you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and …