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Prenatal ultrasound

… nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. … The transducer creates sound waves that the human ear cannot hear. The ultrasound machine detects sound waves that bounce …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines … a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … All care plans must be reviewed at least once each year. What are some signs of difficulties chewing and …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… blooms look like and how long will they last? Image Not all blooms are easy to see. Some blooms can cover … like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be … affect the liver and it takes days before symptoms appear. Symptoms from drinking water with cyanobacterial toxins …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… 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 … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache … Sunken eyes Sunken soft spot on the head (if 18 months or younger) Keep in mind that infants and young children may …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The effects of … her significantly and for a long period of time On average, a woman tends to be smaller than a man, and she may … the abuse. In many cultures, people expect families to keep problems private or hidden. Older immigrants may face …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … arm only) Where do I apply numbing products for the 4 to 6 year immunization visit? The immunizations given at 4 to 6 years of age are given in the upper arm. The numbing cream or …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. What is the immune system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some … your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or …