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Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… 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 …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, … symptoms can also occur, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as … doubt, contact your local health authority’s environmental agency, the Drug and Poison Information Centre or your local …

Heat-related illness

… 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 …

Campylobacter infection

… campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported … without treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average of 2 to 5 days (range 1 to 10 days) after exposure to …

Giardia infection

… Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been … severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… 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 …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… 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 …

Cryptosporidium infection

… common symptom associated with Cryptosporidium infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because … Cryptosporidiosis may cause frequent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and … 2 to 10 days after exposure to the parasite, with an average of 7 days. Symptoms usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… to become sick. C. diff produces toxins that can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff infection is diarrhea. In fact, it is the most frequent cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff …