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Iron and Your Health

… for females 19 to 49 years old. Females with heavy menstrual bleeding may need extra iron. Frequent blood …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth and the throat, the female … you do not need treatment. You can continue with your normal activities. Although you do not pose a health risk to … for up to 7 days. Regular cleaning of these surfaces with normal household cleaners can also help reduce the spread of …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… crying; sometimes it is not so easy. Developmentally, it is normal for babies to cry more and for longer periods of time … a period of more intense crying in the early months is a normal developmental stage that most babies go through. If … not work. Remember that the Period of PURPLE Crying® is a normal stage that will come to an end. What else can you do …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… to another. Try to prepare foods in the same way. If you normally eat cooked leafy green vegetables do not suddenly … diet (due to surgery or illness) and return home to your normal diet. You plan to travel to a place where the foods … INR is stable and in safe range, keep eating the foods you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's … the skin is hot, dry and flushed Seeming more fussy than normal No tears when crying Dry mouth and tongue Faster …

Roseola

… not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s … comfortable and acting upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… that work for these bacteria. How is CPO spread? CPO are normally found in the gut. The most common way CPO spreads … you do not need treatment and you should continue with your normal activities. You do not need to disclose to your …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's … temperatures are above 35 °C Give your child a supervised, normal room temperature bath or sponge bath Keep cool …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's … do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for …

Prenatal ultrasound

… growth of your baby Look to see if your baby is developing normally or if there are any major physical concerns Check … Markers are not birth defects. They are most often normal variations in growth and development. When seen in … all prenatal issues or conditions. Having a completely normal ultrasound does not guarantee a completely healthy …