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Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …

Financial abuse of older adults

… abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how … situation can become worse over time and sometimes lead to physical abuse. Financial abuse can take away or limit … for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? …

Safe sleeping for babies

… Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …

Travellers diarrhea

… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their … touching the ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or …

Cryptosporidium infection

… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … as instructed by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will help to ensure that other swimmers do not …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. … or behaviour. In some situations of abuse, people may use physical force or emotional control over the other person. … by keeping in touch, sharing old traditions and creating new ones. Focus on and cultivate activities that have …

Well water testing

… does indicate: The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to surface … chemicals Chemicals found in well water can come from human activity and natural sources. Most naturally occurring … levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information …