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… vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, snow peas, red cabbage, bell peppers, kiwi, mango, papaya, peaches, … milk fat) in an open cup if your baby is: 9 to 12 months of age and Eating a variety of iron-rich foods Too much milk … offer more than 3 cups (750 mL) of cow milk in a day. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% cow milk and …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put articles that could have your blood on … plastic bags before disposing them into household garbage, including bandages, tissues, tampons, razors or dental …
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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …
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… herpes symptoms; usually beginning 2 to 21 days (on average 6 days) after contact. Some people may experience … of alcohol Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, … sex. Talk to your health care provider about suppressive therapy (taking an antiviral drug every day) to help prevent …
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… for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share this information with anyone …
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… 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 … to your child. Speaking and reading in different languages will not confuse your baby. Babies also enjoy music and …
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… soft fruits and toast   By around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. … offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … Other protein foods: Full-fat plain yogurt, unsalted cottage cheese Grated or small pieces of hard cheese, like …
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… cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune … enjoyment far outweigh the risks of cryptococcal disease. Image … Cryptococcal disease C gattii …
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… the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than … in the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a shadow image How are cataracts removed? Cataract surgery is a "Day …
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… 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 in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs emitted from products tend …