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… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These … the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis may cause frequent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, …
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… Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Start by giving your baby … HealthLinkBC: File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: … old Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …
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… Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Here are some examples of … to: Offer iron-rich foods at least 2 times each day Use little or no added salt or sugar Include sources of fat … HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for …
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… to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some … and become stressed if they think that they are the cause. Talk about these situations, too. For example, “I am … as when they are learning to sleep longer periods at night. Young children need to know they can always rely on an adult …
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… thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. … hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. Viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 2 days and on hands … outdoors Play with pets or animals It is important to help young children wash their hands to make sure it is done …
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… is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis … spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, especially pork. If these are not … spread Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or …
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… is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may be severe, especially … hands well after handling these animals or pets and help young children wash their hands. The same applies for …
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… loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are … can be either temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in …
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… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate forecasts of air quality for the next 36 … Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms …
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… the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses the strong eye to see. If untreated, the child's brain … activities can decrease the natural blink reflex and cause irritated, red, or dry eyes Provide an area for homework … File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and Their Vision For more information on …
