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… or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an …
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… care team may include a nurse, occupational therapist, dietitian, pharmacist, physician, speech-language … Chewing and swallowing information includes: The type of diet or texture-modified food Thickness of liquids Seating … and thickened liquids, see the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org …
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… for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to …
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… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … There are a few things to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home … and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, therapeutic diets and texture …
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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening …
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… oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when …
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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …
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… disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and … chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …
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… usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with …
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… enter the pool or hot tub. “If in doubt, stay out.” To make your hot tub or pool as safe and enjoyable as possible, … in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing services to … from hazards, entrapments, and other dangers, including keeping bathers informed of all risks. Bather load All hot …
