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… carpets, and in personal care products. Cleaning agents, paints, lacquers and varnishes are additional sources of … alternatives (for combustion by-products) and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home … Regularly clean your humidifier Combustion by-products: Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for fuel burning …
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… viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or … yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it … an infection as a result of the incident, you will need follow-up blood tests at 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 months …
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… the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings … of their head. During shaking, an infant's head moves back and forth in a figure eight motion. This rapid … comfort your baby, skin-to-skin contact is favourable Follow your baby's cues for hunger such as bringing their hands …
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… “toilet learning” is used because it is important to follow your child’s cues. It is also important to accept that … learning if you answer ‘yes’ to most of the questions below: Can your child walk to the toilet or potty? Can your … until preschool age. Teach girls to wipe from front to back Teach your child to wash their hands after using the …
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… get shingles after being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, including the type of pain that lasts after shingles. What are the possible … fatigue, shivering, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. …
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… for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive immunization … of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing out during the vaccine injection. Ask your child to: Blow bubbles Blow out a pretend candle Blow a pinwheel or …
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… Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the disease can be treated. The …
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… also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not … soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Low grade fever may also occur. These reactions are mild and …
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… of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also … are high, stay indoors with the doors and windows closed to lower the rate of sulphur dioxide coming inside Try to exercise when concentrations of air pollution are lower Avoid exercising outdoors near large sources of …
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… handout provides information about eating well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early … vegetarian eating pattern. Balanced meal and snack ideas Below are sample meals and snacks that include foods suitable for babies and toddlers following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern. Prepare foods …
