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… disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You … of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of … Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes children receive 2 doses. For more information, visit …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 …
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… nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can … to expect and what you can do to help your child grow in a healthy way. In the early years of life, your child’s … repeats sounds, or babbles Mimics simple actions of other children or people Shows strong feelings and emotions about …
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… bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … the mouth looks pale. These signs are usually seen only in children A red, spotty, lace-like rash may appear on the … who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care …
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… is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … inactivated polio vaccine can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from … with the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due …
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… (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such … A pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis vaccine is …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …
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… Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps … or bean spreads Leftover cooked chicken or beef Regularly eating processed meats like ham, turkey, salami, bologna, … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …