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Safe sleeping for babies

… Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … vaccine as a series of 2 doses. What are the benefits of getting the vaccine? The vaccine is the best way to protect … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … their level of protection. What are the benefits of getting the vaccine? The vaccine is the best way to protect … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most … their mouth or push away Be content and relaxed Is my baby getting enough milk? Your baby is getting enough human milk if they’re growing well and have …

Swimmers itch

… blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. During their life cycle, schistosome larvae (called … and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash … bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without thoroughly drying off They usually play …

Clean-up after a flood

… Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment … eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. During cleaning, avoid touching exposed skin with … hot water and detergent. You should not wear footwear used during clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or …

E coli infection

… animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto … from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: … of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at least twice during cooking Cook ground meat, such as hamburger patties, …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … Gently touching or massaging your baby’s arms and legs Getting down on the floor so your baby can see your face … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… making and serving the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, … immune systems are suppressed are also at greater risk of getting sick from VRE. Currently in Canada, VRE infections … by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …

Yersiniosis

… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …