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Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … from being stimulated. An environment with lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what … in a carrier or stroller for more than an hour. As they get older, babies like to play and move around outdoors. To …

Shigellosis

… that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, and an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to … in contaminated water. Water may become contaminated if sewage runs into it or if someone with shigellosis swims in it. …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … machines Vehicle exhaust infiltrating from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even … and throat irritation Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… resulting in the use of less disinfectant. If you have been vomiting, have diarrhea, an open wound, or any other … long time can cause severe heat-related illnesses, such as nausea, dizziness or fainting, and even death. Avoid staying … can be shut off quickly if needed. Bathers should be discouraged from placing their heads under the water in case hair …

Trichomoniasis

… usually treated with antibiotic pills called metronidazole. Nausea and vomiting and other serious side effects commonly occur if … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to … die and as many as 80 percent have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular … is feeding poorly, has difficulty breathing, a fever or is vomiting, or you have concerns that something is wrong, call …