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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… 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 … there are many things you can do to make sure your baby gets enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most … your child’s nose or changing a diaper is a common way to get germs on your hands. You cannot avoid contacting germs, …

Yersiniosis

… and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water … spread Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. …

Giardia infection

… infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis or is … cysts can survive in lakes, ponds, creeks and streams. You can become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow contaminated water while …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and … effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your child immunized helps prevent illnesses that …

Sun safety for children

… children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin … a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the sun is the strongest. When you are outside, look for trees and other naturally shady … you can see through the clothing easily, then UV rays can get through too. A long-sleeved shirt and pants are the best …

Scabies

… partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain … be spread by sharing clothes, towels or bedding. Anyone can get scabies and it does not mean you have poor personal …

West Nile virus

… of West Nile virus? Most people infected with WNV will not get sick. A few people will have a mild to moderate illness … In very rare cases, WNV infection can result in death. If you develop a severe headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact …