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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of … spread the mumps virus to other people. Symptoms can appear from 12 to 25 days after mumps virus infection. What if …
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… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than …
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… in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos … exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed above, … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or …
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… heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk … from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight Offering …
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… of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can spread … should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you … and clean your hot tub or pool if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations …
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… sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including Sudden … babies usually sleep for 3 or 4 hours at a time. In the early months, most babies wake up several times at night for … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to …
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… The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not … to the scalp, at the bottom of the neck and behind the ears. If your child has an itchy scalp or was exposed to … for pregnant or nursing people and children less than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating …
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… the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral … These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk … pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water …
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… If the airway is partly blocked, the body tries to clear the airway by coughing. If the airway is completely … a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger children Discourage children from tossing food and …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which include … jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not …
