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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling … are ready to serve them Wash any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will …
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… following a vegan eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A vegan eating pattern: … babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest … Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk (breast milk) …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic … a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic … can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection … infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast … use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; …
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… vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A lacto-ovo vegetarian … babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the … tips for cooking with plant-based protein foods and more. What do I offer my child to drink? Continue to offer your …
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… HealthLink BC File number 55a Download PDF Document English What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob … problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk of pneumonia Dementia Coma and eventual death CJD is … year. CJD can be found in every country around the world. What causes CJD? CJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart … my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and drink, how often you eat and drink, how …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live … lice as well as avoid sharing their clothes or towels. What are the symptoms? Itching is the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. …
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… The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The … vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have …
