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… Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce … Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that …
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… my health against particle pollution? Reduce exposure during pollution events When outdoor air quality is poor, it … you inhale If you must go outdoors, consider wearing a well-fitted respirator. A respirator is a mask that fits … or switch to cleaner burning appliances. Use wood that is well seasoned and make sure that wood is burned properly …
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… an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older … you own your home and have your own water supply, such as a well, then you are your own water supplier. No matter who …
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… such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I … from the infection. Reye syndrome can be misdiagnosed as swelling of the brain (encephalitis) or swelling of the … death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can …
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… have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. … have more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and …
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… of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with … folic acid. Supplements should be taken in addition to a well-balanced diet, not in place of it. Food sources of …
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… vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released by burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using … vapour is not harmless. The vapour contains nicotine as well as potentially harmful substances, such as heavy metals … Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I …
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… Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course of the illness. Dehydration can also … number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods …
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… drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you …
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… their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry hands with a clean cloth … and a warm, wet, fresh towel (either cloth or paper) Rinse well with another fresh, warm, wet towel Dry well When should I wash my hands? You should wash your hands …
