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Toilet learning

… in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this … to use the potty, take a break from the training for 1 to 3 months, until your child shows signs of being ready again. … starting playschool, or experiencing the arrival of a new baby, can result in your toddler wanting to wear diapers …

Ultraviolet radiation

… or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? Sunglasses should provide …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard … throughout your pregnancy, are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make … procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in … (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Allergic reactions to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken …

Salmonellosis

… environments. Salmonella can be found in a wide variety of foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, … surfaces immediately before putting cooked or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting … before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods that come from animal sources, particularly poultry, …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a … 30 minutes) or leave meals uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make swallowing easier Experience a change in the … staff have training to make soft or texture-modified foods. Examples include pureed, minced, and moist or soft, …

Scabies

… the skin. Rashes may appear in these areas: Web between the fingers Inside of the wrists and elbows Breasts Genitals …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide …

Vaginal yeast infection

… or workout clothes; avoid excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …