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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… there are many things you can do to make sure your baby gets enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your … meal from 12 to 36 months Many foods can help your child get enough iron. There are 2 types of iron found in food: … shellfish Foods that are high in vitamin C. This includes vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, snow peas, red …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in … waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as possible, and are most effective if … virus. If you have a serious cut or wound you may need to get the tetanus vaccine depending upon the type of wound and …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur mainly in the summer and early … days. Not everyone with hand, foot and mouth disease will get all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected … care settings and other places where children are close together if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions … diet. You do not need to stop eating green leafy vegetables that are rich in vitamin K. Vitamin K is needed for … in the same way. If you normally eat cooked leafy green vegetables do not suddenly start eating them just raw. Since …

E coli infection

… and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto the surface of the meat. Whole cuts of meat such … also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in unpasteurized milk products, juice, … from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: …

Hearing loss in children

… effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your child immunized helps prevent illnesses that … Says more words every month Starts to put 2 words together 2 to 3 years old Follows 2 requests at a time, such as get the toy and put it on the chair Listens to stories for a …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t get sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, … cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People living in the … infection can progress so rapidly, the best approach is to get medical attention as soon as symptoms occur. Remember, …

Genital herpes

… Symptoms vary from person-to-person and many people who do get symptoms may not realize that it’s caused by HSV. … outbreak A primary outbreak happens when someone first gets herpes symptoms; usually beginning 2 to 21 days (on … or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a swab test may not pick up the virus. In …

Tick bites and disease

… tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see it clearly, get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health … yourself, follow these instructions. Use tweezers to gently get a hold of the tick as close to its mouth as possible. … jelly. This does not work and may increase the chance of getting an infection. What to do with the tick once it is …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… health care that is in the child's best interests without getting consent from the parent or guardian if the health … at immunization clinics held at schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office … like a HealthLinkBC File: Which vaccine they are due to get The benefits of getting immunized The risk of not …