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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering formula until your baby is 9 to 12 …
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… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your …
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… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver … getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …
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… mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and …
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… Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … from being stimulated. An environment with lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what … in a carrier or stroller for more than an hour. As they get older, babies like to play and move around outdoors. To …
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… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine …
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… cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system … enjoyment far outweigh the risks of cryptococcal disease. Image … Cryptococcal disease C gattii …
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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …
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… also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most … muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue damage. These infections are called invasive group A … infections result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, …
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… widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or … For more information Visit the following websites: Management of Waste Asbestos …