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… your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn during the day and Support their growth and development … Pack lunches the night before if mornings are busy. Limit highly processed foods Packaged foods such as granola bars, … kits and processed meats can be convenient but tend to be higher in sugar, sodium and saturated fat. If you buy these …
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… who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very … sure you and your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird …
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… spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans … transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal (EV), or … (NT) ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …
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… in plumbing. Buildings constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to … the water quality is from your tap. Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the … If your home was built before 1989, your plumbing may be at higher risk of containing lead. A plumber can help identify …
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… changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … touching their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a …
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… small amounts of food more often and choose foods that are higher in calories. Here are some examples of nutritious … Nuts, seeds and their butters 2% or 3.25% whole milk, high fat yogurt and cheese Yogurt smoothies and meal … might need a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Do not take high doses of any vitamin or mineral, especially iron and …
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… my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. … time as: Meat, poultry, fish or shellfish Foods that are high in vitamin C. This includes vegetables and fruits such …
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… you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …
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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of serious influenza illness is provided in …