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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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… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia …
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… to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask … go standing up later Assist with wiping, especially after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. … they are toilet learning? Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same time, but …
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… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 …
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… it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults Canadian Centre …
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… fever, a stiff neck, or is extremely sleepy, listless or irritable, take your child to the nearest emergency … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …
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… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with … Public Health Agency of Canada: Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy …
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… nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased appetite. These … cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel preparation products for colonoscopy. PEG can be an …
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… matter. The virus can stay for up to several weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that …
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… hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected persons. It can be … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with …
