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… or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk … Children should wear hats when playing in the sun to prevent sunburn and any harm to their eyes. Could my child …
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… without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes (strabismus) … of objects Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk …
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… be collected to make the diagnosis of rubella. How can I prevent spreading rubella to others? A person with rubella … the rash first appears. If you have rubella, you can help prevent spreading it to others, especially pregnant women, …
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… be contaminated with human feces or animal waste. How can I prevent Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware … People with Campylobacter are advised to drink fluids to prevent dehydration from diarrhea. Image … Campylobacter …
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… compound, carbon monoxide, is also present What can I do to prevent or limit health concerns? Controlling the source, … and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or dried wood, not pressure … ealth-canada/services/air-quality/pollutants/carbon-monoxide/preventing-exposure.html#a2 . Use air cleaners: Air cleaners …
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… handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and …
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… therapy or organ or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash … animals Bird cages: Keep bird cages and enclosures clean to prevent the build-up of droppings. When cleaning droppings …
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… her stomach) is needed for healthy development. This also prevents temporary flat spots that may develop on the back … pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, or strangled … away from walls or other furniture to reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets …
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… plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not help prevent heat-related illness if the indoor temperatures are …
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… them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use …
