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… Having cataract surgery can help increase your safety, self-confidence, and independence. Be sure to share …
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… older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home …
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… and creates chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of …
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… provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/qfever.html …
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… of measles virus makes the disease very contagious. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child … tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox … contact with an infected person's saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes or by kissing. Measles , also known …
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… vaccine that was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate … It may spread through saliva by kissing, or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth … The Tdap vaccine offered in grade 9 is a booster dose for children who were immunized against these diseases at a …
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… and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and … high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying food with others, sharing food traditions and eating …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella … contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also …
