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Babys first foods

… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … foods help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and … nut and seed butters Offer new textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able …

Campylobacter infection

… may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average of 2 to 5 days (range 1 to 10 days) after exposure to …

Polio vaccine IPV

… Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For … discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and …

Pregnancy and dental health

… pregnancy Continue to have regular professional dental care Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the … . What is "mature minor consent"? A child under the age of 19 is called a "minor". "Mature minor consent" is the … in which a child of this age may provide their own consent. Older children are given the opportunity to consent for …

Measles

… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear … like waiting rooms and emergency rooms. The doctor or triage nurse can make sure that you are taken into a closed …

Rubella

… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS … on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are immune to rubella before getting …

Giardia infection

… gas, bloating, frequent loose and pale greasy stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 … severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage … or hot tubs for at least 48 hours after the diarrhea and/or vomiting has stopped or as instructed by your local health …

Burns and scalds in young children

… and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than … new ointment every day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … continues, or if a child has symptoms such as retching, vomiting or wheezing. Tell the emergency staff what you … – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …