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… (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) in the USA. Why is shaking a baby so dangerous? Shaking a baby is … the baby look after the baby, even for a short time. Why do babies cry? All babies cry - sometimes it is easy to … resistant to soothing and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit www.dontshake.ca and …
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… including Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Why is the spongy moth a concern? Spongy moth larvae damage plants by eating the leaves of trees and shrubs. This can lead to …
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… to these types of droplets is not considered a health risk. Why is inhaling asbestos a health concern but not ingesting … water www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/asbestos-drinking-water-infographic-2021.html …
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… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … immune system. People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), those who have had an organ or bone marrow transplant, …
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… distinct stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult. Why are these defoliators a concern? They are excessive …
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… sentences about vaccines and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. … for a short time even when your baby gets several vaccines. Why is it important for my baby to get vaccines on time? …
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… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their … touching the ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood … information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and … who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious …
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… include withholding medication or the necessities of life. Why does abuse or neglect happen? Most people do not intend … by keeping in touch, sharing old traditions and creating new ones. Focus on and cultivate activities that have …
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… in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 … Always supervise babies and young children when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from … out too fast and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or …
