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Iron and Your Health

… people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from … babies are born with iron stores that will last about 6 months. Breast milk is the only food babies need until 6 months of age. Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder …

Norovirus

… occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, … when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an … someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus at their source. …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… . Where do I apply numbing products for the 2, 4 and 6 month immunization visits? At these visits, immunizations … outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …

Hearing tests for infants and children

… any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly … Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your baby's natural head turn …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… have been infected by touching pets and then putting their fingers in their mouths before washing their hands Avoid any … rabies Your pet's diet: Feed your pet high-quality pet foods It is best to avoid feeding your pet raw meat, raw … women can cause serious problems for the developing baby such as brain damage or death. People undergoing …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy fats are found mainly in plant-based foods such as avocado, nuts, seeds, liquid vegetable oils … fatty fish. Saturated fat is found mainly in animal-based foods such as red and processed meats, cheese, cream, whole …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… tip with petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the … about 2.5 cm (1 inch), holding it in place with your fingers Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute … (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health care provider when …

HIV and HIV tests

… transmission is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding … 6 weeks. In very rare circumstances, it can take up to 3 months to develop antibodies to HIV following infection. … (POC) test using a drop of blood taken from your finger. The result is available at the time of testing. When …

Pertussis whooping cough

… deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis … the next breath. The cough of pertussis can last several months and occurs more often at night. The cough can make a … in which their breathing is interrupted. Babies less than 6 months old, teenagers, and adults may not make the whooping …