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… for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe … their bed. Making sure that your baby gets enough nap time during the day can also help them sleep well at night. At … deep sleep, followed by several hours of lighter sleep. During light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this …
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… itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most … of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness … illness (#35) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young …
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… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or waterskiing, etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and …
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… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …
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… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, … you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the …
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… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is … or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex In both men and women, a gonorrhea …
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… before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the … of those will die or have permanent brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in …
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… Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or … as straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body …
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… feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most … to eat a little more each day, you can try to: Add a snack during the day, such as fruit with plain yogurt or … the amount of milk you make and how much your baby drinks during feeds. It can also affect your baby's brain …
