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… safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility … It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults with OAS can often eat the fruits or vegetables if …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies … and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or drink while …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner … tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated … can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people … Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The …
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… cows, goats, buffalo, sheep and other dairy animals. By law in Canada, all milk sold to the public must be … and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease … than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the …
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… Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain germs or … transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … should not have contact with others, especially babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd trimester …
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… loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include … a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or other activities where it may be … is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear …
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… greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune systems … Do not use them after the best before date If you think drinking unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, …
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… Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make sure their environments are comfortable and … may increase your risk of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass … during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) Heat-related …
