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… Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … caring and nurturing way will support all aspects of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to … return” interactions can play a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to …
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… (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems … For example: If a 6-month-old baby refuses to eat solid food that you have offered, try again later A 2-year-old …
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… infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with cysts. … well with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating or preparing foods. Dry your hands with disposable …
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… Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking … The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) in the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality is 1.5 mg/L. Whether …
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… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … BSE in cows. No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal …
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… You can not get HIV through casual contact, such as sharing food or drinks, insect bites, hugging or kissing. What are … slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 … Although HIV is a life-long infection, you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and …
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… disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You may … of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of …
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… to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a standard drink means. The … full potential. Early diagnosis and support in a safe and healthy family situation may help prevent future issues such …
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… wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus at their source. … after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or preparing food. Proper hand washing requires …
