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… medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require … disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a …
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… Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these … E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked to fairs, farms/petting zoos and … systems (such as those with HIV or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink …
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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much … you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to …
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… and pepperoni sticks has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. Lunch ideas Finger foods Hummus with cut-up veggies …
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… Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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… like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … Care plans include information about all health conditions. The nutrition care plan is part of the overall … coming out of their nose when trying to swallow Have recurrent pneumonia Do not want to eat in front of other …
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… including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you … Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Hepatitis B virus is spread from …
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… illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the … by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your … vaping exposes you to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals. This does not mean that vaping is …
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… age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and …
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… 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working … chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should receive a dose of the pneumococcal … or a spleen that is not working properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV …
