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… roseola can spread the disease to others. What is the home treatment for roseola? Caring for your child may include: … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …
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… treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands … by a veterinarian upon arrival Keep your pet clean and well-groomed. Trim its nails often Keep your pet’s living … wire around the garden to keep them out. Wear gloves during gardening and wash your hands after gardening or …
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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental … following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol drinking patterns such as binge drinking … Breast/chest feeding is important for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you …
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… is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … valves which can lead to congestive heart failure or swelling of the lining of the heart. It is a rare … drinking cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. What is the treatment for group A streptococcal infection? GAS …
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… Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps … your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn during the day and Support their growth and development … first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well (#69d) Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old …
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… crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have serious … or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin Lung Kidney Bladder Liver The risk … be present in two forms: trivalent and pentavalent. Most treatment options are only effective for pentavalent …
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… about 1 out of 3 people with HPS have died. Is there a treatment? There is no specific treatment, medication or … roof of your home. Safely clean areas where mice have been During clean-up, wear an appropriate, well-fitting filter mask, rubber gloves and goggles. These …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … or the Zika virus are common. The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications … Contractions Your water breaks Excessive (a lot of) leg swelling, pain or cramping Vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration …
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… HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia …
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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … child are out in the sun. Use a lip balm with SPF 30 as well. Make sure to use products approved by the Canadian …
