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… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same foods that … and the rest of your family enjoy. Include a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods for … beans, peas and lentils, nut and seed butters, dark green vegetables, whole grain foods Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, …
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… causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 … is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person to person. However, … of vCJD resulted from eating Canadian beef. How does a cow get BSE? The abnormal prions that cause BSE collect in the …
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… on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury …
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… brain. Early symptoms may include: Confusion Depression Forgetfulness Difficulty sleeping Behavior changes Impaired … up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 percent, occur without …
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… difficult for an egg to attach How can I make sure I don’t get pregnant if I’m taking medications that affect my … Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a …
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… usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. … making and serving the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, … effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from VRE. The most important thing …
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… grown children may use banking machines or joint accounts together, but they may not recognize the risk in doing so. … Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against … repels mosquitos for a longer time than it does ticks. To get protection against ticks, look for a product designed … age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby …
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… or pool is used, the faster the disinfectant in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if … also be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pool chemicals should always be used safely and stored in a locked location …
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… When wildfire affects the surrounding trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's … If you are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your drinking water. If there are concerns, they should speak to you. If your drinking water comes from your …