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… Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe when they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your …
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… surface of the water, looking for bird and mammal hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are … there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an adult How can I avoid swimmer's itch? There is no sure way to …
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… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … pregnancy occur during the first and third trimesters. How can I prepare before I travel? Before you travel, you … safe for most pregnant women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher risk for pregnant women to …
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… Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … provider should know: The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis How to respond to a child who is having a severe allergic … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …
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… Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk … such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your exposure …
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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very …
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… travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a … child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? Breastfeeding is the best way to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your …
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… language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding … type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they … This problem was once mostly found in hospitals, however new strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) …
