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… close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will also help your baby’s … mouth Smack their lips or make sucking noises Turn their head toward the person holding them, often with their mouth … best choice is to not drink alcohol. If you drink, plan ahead to prevent exposing your baby to alcohol. For example, …
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… Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical … are similar, although vCJD usually occurs before the age of 30. vCJD is sometimes called human mad cow disease, … on CJD, please visit the Canadian Alzheimer Society web page on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease at …
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… and feet Fatigue and weakness Dizziness and/or fainting Headache Nausea and/or vomiting Reduced urine production or … mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress …
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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …
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… cough lasting for weeks or months Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any … cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune … enjoyment far outweigh the risks of cryptococcal disease. Image … Cryptococcal disease C gattii …
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… the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than … are: Blurry, filmy, foggy, cloudy, fuzzy or hazy vision Headlights being too bright at night Problems with glare in … if: Within 24 hours after surgery Very bad eye pain or headache Nausea/vomiting 24 hours to 1 week after surgery …
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… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even … Eye, nose and throat irritation Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher …
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… bite or scratch with warm water and soap right after the injury. See your health care provider if a bite is deep, … the toilet bowl Do not allow your pet access to the garbage Do not let your pet eat other animals Bird cages: Keep … psittacosis. The symptoms of psittacosis include fever, headache, rash, muscle aches and cough. Litter boxes: People …
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… more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured … To increase foods with soy protein: Try using soy beverage in your latte, smoothie or cereal Add soft tofu to … Translation services are available in more than 130 languages Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with …
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… blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian diet include: Breads, crackers, muffins, … salads, frozen appetizers and entrees Deli meats, sausages, canned meats, chicken wings, burgers, meatballs …
