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… can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or animal. Fecal-oral … such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can also spread the infection to other people in …
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… of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a responsible adult. Keep small children within arm’s reach of a responsible person (at … suction hazards. Do not use a pool if the drain cover is missing. Make sure that any replacement cover is identical …
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… mild influenza symptoms as described above. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can result in …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … Apply plain calamine lotion Take antihistamines. For children, consult your health care provider such as your …
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… to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be … eat along with a new food for them to try. Sometimes young children want the same foods over and over again. This is … normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and touch a food many times …
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… infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to … the scalp. Check again once a week for 2 weeks in case you missed them. If you only find nits and no lice, check again …
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… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and yersiniosis can be misdiagnosed as appendicitis. If you have severe cramps or …
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… D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety …
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… keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child … Tooth Decay www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/dental_care_children/tooth_decay.asp . When will my child get teeth? …
