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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit to no more than a half cup (125 … Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… with plant-based protein foods and more For recipes that use animal foods, substitute plant-based ingredients. For … drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …

Vaginal yeast infection

… A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast infections can be caused by many factors, some of which include: current or …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect the penis, vulva (area outside of the … of HPV, about 40 of these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less … anus, penis, vagina and vulva. Two other types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or …

Toxic shock syndrome

… Although TSS has been linked to tampon and menstrual cup use by menstruating individuals, it can occur in anyone. … go to the nearest emergency department right away. What causes TSS? TSS is caused by toxins made by some types of bacteria. The 2 …

Molluscum contagiosum

… that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can … bumps should try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the … to partners through sexual contact. If the symptoms cause concern, or to stop them from spreading, a health care …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced by Clostridium botulinum , … What steps can I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different …

Cervicitis

… many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like … or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. …

Pubic lice

… irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may … you have pubic lice on your eyebrows or eyelashes, do not use shampoos or lotions to treat them. Instead, carefully … nits so that you can remove them with your fingers. Do not use regular petroleum jelly (e.g. Vaseline®) as it can …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin … pool or hot tub that is exposed to direct sunlight, you can use stabilized chlorine products (such as chlorine …