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… sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden … Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully consider …
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… sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including Sudden … sure the room is quiet and dark Stroke or hold your baby’s hand while they lie in the crib. Do this less and less as …
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… vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from … then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before …
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… then touches your eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. Mature Minor Consent It is recommended that parents …
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… be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. Could handling a dead bird infect me? The risk of infection from handling birds is very low; however, you should not use your bare hands to handle wild birds or other animals (dead or alive). …
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… people may only have pain in their joints, usually in the hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more … own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a child’s hands or a toy). A pregnant person who gets fifth disease … File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by trimming fingernails, and wear gloves at night to help prevent …
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… fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … (outdoors): Uneven sidewalks or pathways Steps without handrails or marking on the edges, or building design and … good repair and free from clutter Make sure there are solid handrails on both sides of indoor stairs and outdoor steps …
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… year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all …
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… and other people nearby. Can TB spread to others by shaking hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or kissing. TB is spread through the air when a … can be put in the regular garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or …
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… and then touch your eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. Mature minor consent It is recommended that parents …
