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… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the …
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… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be … in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye …
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… trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets … Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … For example, gently bouncing an infant on your knee, sudden stops in a car, or going over bumps in a …
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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild …
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… by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological contaminants? … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic reactions. …
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… drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health Canada has set a Maximum Acceptable …
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… of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos …
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… fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and … likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist …
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… have pain in their joints, usually in the hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, … can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth …
