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… age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …
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… and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature and rainfall Natural … tobacco smoke, gas stoves and matches If you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a …
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… 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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… type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of … be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… can ingest lead because of their frequent hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew objects. Children … Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered … house, remove children and pets and seal the area and all heating vents. Protect the entrance to the working area with …
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… developmental disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, … full potential. Early diagnosis and support in a safe and healthy family situation may help prevent future issues such …
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… emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized … medications or other supplies required for medical conditions Personal toiletries Phone charger and battery … history or summary of your health including any chronic conditions and recent surgeries List of your medications and …
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… is very small, but it can happen. A stroke results in brain injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has … problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been prevented if he had received the … People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all parts of your child’s …
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… single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …
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… a stem cell transplant. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of … be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
