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Disinfecting drinking water

… stand for another 15 minutes If the water is cloudy, or colder than 10˚C (50˚F), double the amount of bleach added. … baths using disinfected water if it is in limited supply Adults can bathe using un-disinfected water, but they should …
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Manganese in drinking water

… for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels above the MAC …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

… vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
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Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of …
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Mercury spills in residential settings

… products contain elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, …
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Urethritis

… passes through Other than the usual symptoms of urethritis, adults or children may also experience: Abdominal pain …
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Cervicitis

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Campylobacter infection

… from other children until their parents pick them up. Adults should supervise children in a daycare to ensure …