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… trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets … Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. … difficulties Blindness and deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your …
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… fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and … likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist …
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… older adults with respect. When people experience personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of … abuse are falls, bruises, broken bones, burns, head injuries or injuries to the mouth. Other health effects of … obvious. These may include sleeping difficulties, stomach problems, or breathing problems. A neglected older adult may …
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… injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury …
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… blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, and by having …
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… of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been reported, mostly in children, within … known if these are the result of the disease. The skin and nail loss is temporary. How is it spread? A person with …
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… care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of …
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… with HCV Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other items that could have tiny amounts of …
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… sex toys. Use warm running water and soap Clean under the nail and keep them short Wash your hands often using warm …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following … pool walls or rocks, you could drown. Do not drink alcohol Injuries involving alcohol are a common problem around water …
