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Newborn blood spot card screening

… information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and … who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious … body can’t break down (metabolize) certain substances in food like fats, proteins and/or sugars. These substances can …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… such as pop or fruit juice. Offer your child cool and soft foods such as bread, noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Avoid acidic and spicy foods, as these may sting. Image … Hand foot and mouth …

Travelling with children

… Breastfeeding is the best way to reduce the risk of foodborne and waterborne illness. You should purify (boil … who are no longer nursing should continue to eat solid food in addition to ORS. For more information For more …

Polio vaccine IPV

… with the stool of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due to …

Pertussis whooping cough

… coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the …

A better immunization experience for your child

… hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… with HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B … is called an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… and/or after the following activities: Before preparing food and after handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… the Btk performance. Many of these ingredients are approved food-grade additives. It does not use petroleum products and …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent falls or … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience …