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Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… Download PDF Document English A well-planned vegan diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, … ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest of the … flavoured drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very … chance is mostly eliminated if you consistently take HIV medicines to reduce the amount of virus in your body. HIV …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… milk good for my baby? Human milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is … baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and diabetes When can I start … also in some soft drinks, sports drinks, over-the-counter medicines and chocolate. Caffeinated energy drinks. Many …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… conflict and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and … a power of attorney. They may take over the finances because this seems easier. Some may feel entitled to the money …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Document Vietnamese Visiting a petting zoo or open farm can be a fun and educational event, but any contact with … animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are … While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can …

HIV and HIV tests

… highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV … by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, … breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and anus. HIV can be passed on by: having vaginal or anal sex without …

Clean-up after a flood

… other sources of contamination and disease. Flood waters can become heavily contaminated and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not … be removed with a cloth. Discard heavily rusted cans because pinholes can allow dangerous bacteria to enter Cans …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… clean place. Do not touch the inside of any equipment that can be in contact with the formula If you use a home … to between room and body temperature Wash the top of the can with hot water and soap Shake the can well and open with … formula machines are not recommended for powdered formula because they may not keep water at a safe temperature. Store …

Babys first foods

… milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are … iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold their head up Sit up and lean forward Open their … baby’s meals at the same time as family meals so that you can eat together as often as possible. This can help your …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… syphilis or HIV. Some STIs do not have symptoms, so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI … the chance of HIV being transmitted Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual contact with another … go to your local sexual health clinic. In some areas, you can go online to request a test for some STIs at …