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Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… such as flax, chia and hemp seeds Ground walnuts Vegetable oils like canola and olive oil Soybeans and soy products like tofu Calcium Your child’s … kale and broccoli Vitamin D Vitamin D helps the body absorb minerals like calcium and phosphorus that are needed for …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… foods such as avocado, nuts, seeds, liquid vegetable oils and fatty fish. Saturated fat is found mainly in … whole milk products, butter, ghee, lard, coconut and palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean and canola oils instead of butter, lard or hard margarine when you cook …

Typhoid vaccine

… is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either given orally (given by mouth) or injected (given by needle). Oral Typhoid Vaccine Oral Typhoid Vaccine is given as a series of doses in …

Burns and scalds in young children

… dry sheet and call 9-1-1 Never put home remedies, such as oil, butter, cream or ice on a burn. *Content & wording …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree or grass pollen … to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… flavourings, and often a combination of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes herbs and other substances are added. … other ingredients in energy drinks can interact with many medications. Talk with a pharmacist or your health care provider before using energy drinks if you: Take medications or supplements Have a health condition Is it …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …

Travellers diarrhea

… spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea … or treated water for brushing teeth Drink bottled or boiled water, bottled beverages, or drinks made with treated … greasy food and dairy products. Medication A number of medications may be recommended for treatment of traveller's …

Pregnancy and dental health

… heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there … and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …

Head lice

… or do not work. These products include insect sprays, motor oil, gasoline, alcohol, flea soap, dyes, bleaches, heat … to the scalp, garlic, mayonnaise, petroleum jelly, olive oil, vinegar, margarine, tea tree and other essential oils, electric lice combs and shaving the head. What should …