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… play at times, or sometimes have to give toddlers a choice between several activities, play should be spontaneous and …
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… One to 2 years Continue to offer water from an open cup in between meals for thirst. If your toddler is not receiving … more nutritious foods and drinks. Give water for thirst between meals and snacks. After one year of age, if you … of calories and nutrients Provide structured snack times in between meals. By one year, offer 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks …
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… well-calibrated tympanic thermometers). Several factors influence the ability of NCITs to detect fever accurately, … perspiration Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow … What can I do if my child has a fever? Offer plenty of fluids Encourage your child to rest Remove extra blankets or …
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… or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of … backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on their own. Avoid using items that prop the baby in … with a caregiver. Your baby can fall to the floor or slip between your body and the cushions and leave them unable to …
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… levels of nitrate. There may also be an associated link between cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. …
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… from person to person. The same person may experience some differences in their symptoms each time they have an … Wash hands, utensils and food preparation surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you …
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… HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts of virus. Transmission can … that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B …
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… your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you … use a personal spray bottle with cool water Try using a cold pack or wrap. You can also wear a damp shawl or shirt … symptoms of severe heat-related illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or …
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… can look the same and be harder to tell apart, such as the difference between certain shades of red and green. Your child can have …
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… of your vape juice and increase the amount of time between vaping sessions Get support QuitNow– Free help to …