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… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been … These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly …
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… high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help … full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 to 13 …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 … As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. You can also … to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your …
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… frozen or canned fruit with yogurt or soft tofu Apple or pear slices with nut butter Fresh or frozen berries with … drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused by hepatitis worse. To be safe, do not drink … for most people. If you have other medical conditions or injuries, check with your health care provider or a …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur mainly in the summer and early fall. What are the symptoms? Symptoms start 3 to 6 …
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… Animals carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with … touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After falling or touching the ground Right after leaving … if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report injuries to the operator of the petting zoo or open farm …
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… as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. … in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home was built before 1989, your plumbing …
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… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in …
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… offer human milk if you’re able to, until your baby is 2 years or older. Why is human milk good for my baby? Human … development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not … close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will also help your baby’s …