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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or … and utensils Oral care plans Specific mealtime needs, strategies or supervision required for safe eating Care plans …

Reye syndrome

… damage to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover completely, but Reye syndrome can …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… there are many things you can do to make sure your baby gets enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby iron-rich foods: At … powder, cinnamon and infant cereal in a large bowl In a separate bowl, mix water, oil, eggs, nut butter and bananas Mix …

Health advice for travellers

… Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or … such as milk, cheese or yogurt are pasteurized and refrigerated. If in doubt, avoid them Do not eat custards, mousses, … but they can reduce the risk Women who only use diaphragms should male partners to use condoms as well. Avoid engaging …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, lungs or … them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room right away to … blueberries) and hot dogs lengthwise and into small pieces Grate or finely chop raw carrots and apples Remove pits and …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… 8 and 18 months of age Enjoys crawling and walking Loves getting a lot of attention from their caregiver Gets scared … Plays best by themselves and is unlikely to share toys Cooperates or resists limits parents set Gets frustrated easily … a specific gender Shows an increased attention span Solves problems by trial and error Participates in group activities …

Babys first foods

… at the same time as family meals so that you can eat together as often as possible. This can help your baby learn … and fruit, and soft ripe fruits without the skin Grated hard cheese Strips of toast with butter, margarine, or … babies Coconut, oat, rice, and nut or seed beverages should not be offered before 2 years of age. They do not …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending … on the back of your child’s arm (B), half way between their shoulder and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on … age are given in the upper arm. The numbing cream or patch should be applied to the upper arm as shown for children at …

Genital herpes

… a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. As a result, many people may not be aware that … Symptoms vary from person-to-person and many people who do get symptoms may not realize that it’s caused by HSV. … outbreak A primary outbreak happens when someone first gets herpes symptoms; usually beginning 2 to 21 days (on …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… C. diff bacteria are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or coughing. How can I … and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub your hands together to create lather. To help children wash their hands, … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …