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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … aids, such as a walker or a wheelchair Medication storage and administration Helping the person in and out of bed …
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… more easily. Iron is especially important for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and … do I need? Aim for the following amounts of iron each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg … 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 50 8 mg 18 mg 51 and older 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy, any age -- 27 mg Lactation, under 19 -- 10 mg …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, … from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. …
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… of Allergy and Clinical Immunology https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/ Regular staff training to ensure everyone … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
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… will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof of … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … and liver products (such as liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are high in folate, they are also very high in vitamin …
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… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems … choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can …
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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 … babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
