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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put articles that could have your blood on … oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… 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 system …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… human milk if you’re able to, until your baby is 2 years or older. Why is human milk good for my baby? Human milk is … 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 …

Asbestos When should I worry

… widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or … For more information Visit the following websites: Management of Waste Asbestos …

Tick bites and disease

… unscrew or twist the tick because this may separate the head from the body. It is very important to make sure that … your skin. Ticks can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You … when and where a tick bit you. General symptoms of fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, fatigue, or weakness of …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: … – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or … for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. … infancy after 3 doses. The 4th dose given at 18 months of age is a booster dose to provide protection to last until …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower … hands and feet Fatigue, weakness, and malaise Feeling light-headed or dizziness Headache Disorientation Peeing less, and urine is very dark …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s … of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth … The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may …