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… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands …
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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and … is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …
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… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have …
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… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and …
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… found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, your chances of … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care …
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… vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released by burning or heating tobacco or vaping liquid. It’s produced when using … who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … to create a smoke and vape-free environment. For tips on creating a smoke and vape-free home, please visit Health …
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… CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the gut to other parts … cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow … are my chances of getting infected with CPO? If you are healthy your chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You …
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… red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain … in an open cup if your baby is: 9 to 12 months of age and Eating a variety of iron-rich foods Too much milk can fill …
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… maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …
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… is a shared responsibility between staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …