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… How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are … Prepare foods for your child in ways that reduce their risk of choking. For example: Cut round foods like grapes, …
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… a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including … too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your child is within … or bed with another person. Bedsharing can be especially risky in some situations. It’s important to talk with your …
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… problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk of pneumonia Dementia Coma and eventual death CJD is …
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… involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local … surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a resident …
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… home or community, leave the area immediately. You are at risk. Follow all instructions from local officials. Do not …
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… to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, … hygiene and unhealthy eating habits, can increase the risk of your child developing early childhood cavities. How …
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… or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how …
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… programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach …
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… or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting or spreading germs. Wash your hands before …
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… Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from the vaccine. Health officials …