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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… 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 … when lying on tummy Holds head up to search for sounds and movement Rolls over to one side Discovers feet and hands and …

Cryptosporidium infection

… usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … people with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you have a … with animal feces When camping do not have a bowel movement within 30 metres of a water source Do not drink …

Toilet learning

… Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask you for … up later Assist with wiping, especially after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. Teach … are toilet learning? Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same time, but controlling …

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 … atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s … nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your child foods with … dairy products What should I offer my child to drink? Offer healthy drinks such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk … are my chances of getting infected with MRSA? If you are healthy your chances of becoming sick with MRSA are low. …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods … E. coli (ETEC). These bacteria are found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use the …

Vitamin D and your health

… to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and … Fats and Your Health (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy …

Calcium and your health

… for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and … Fats and Your Health (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby … teeth and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is early childhood tooth decay (cavities)? …