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Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash …
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Tetanus immune globulin

… blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of …
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Ultraviolet radiation

… of the melanin in your skin). Repeated exposure to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It … contribute to premature aging of your eye lenses. This can lead to clouding (cataracts), non-cancerous growths of …
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Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… spaces, fresh air and attic vents with 6mm (1/4 inch) metal screening or steel mesh Seal any possible entry points in …
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Young children and their vision

… Age Children and Their Vision For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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Mercury spills in residential settings

… in the gut. However, repeated or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of … Small residential mercury spills rarely, if ever, lead to medical emergencies. Call the Drug and Poison …
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Prenatal ultrasound

… a baby develops) As part of a range of prenatal genetic screening options, some women are eligible for a special … care provider to learn more about your prenatal genetic screening options. Second trimester (14 to 27 weeks) An … provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you and your baby’s health …
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Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… 2 other types of HPV It is important to have regular cervix screening because the HPV vaccine protects against most but …
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Elementary school age children and their vision

… Children and Their Vision For more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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Sun safety for children

… exposure to UV radiation can also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine … sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for …