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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last … risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and …
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… strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of … effects. This is because the body systems of infants and children are still growing and they have limited ability to … 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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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … For example, if a person has 2 alcoholic drinks, they should wait at least 4 hours before breast/chest feeding. … be diagnosed? If you are worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be …
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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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… internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto the surface of the meat. Whole cuts of meat such … first Serve cooked meats right away or keep them hot. They should be at least 60°C (140°F) or hotter, until you are …
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… screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is …
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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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… bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What … the car seat once you have reached your destination. Babies should not be left to sleep in a car seat, a stroller, baby … and increase the risk of SIDS. Swaddled babies can also get stuck on their stomachs and be unable to move into a …
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… Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. Approximately 25 percent of babies who are shaken die …
