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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … with a small piece of fruit in the middle Peanuts, other nuts, seeds such as sunflower and watermelon, popcorn, … nurse or registered dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… syringes contaminated with blood can transmit malaria. A mother may also transmit malaria to her unborn infant. … are prescribed, and whether you return home or travel to another destination. If you do not take the medication for the … you develop a fever within 1 year of your return home, or other symptoms such as constant headaches, muscle aches and …
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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink … risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon … is the process of reducing the amount of radon in homes and other buildings. How is radon measured? Radon in air is …
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… available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also take medication, since little of the mother's medication will be in the breast milk. Children … solution (ORS) In some cases, diarrhea may be a sign of another infection (for example, malaria), so it is important …
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… a condition where the vision in one eye is weaker than the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses … Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the …
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… hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear …
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… heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … is the strongest. When you are outside, look for trees and other naturally shady areas for children to play. If … so avoid the upper and lower eyelids. Sunscreens, like many other products, have a limited shelf life and become less …
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… fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term … Services. Talk to your pharmacist for more information Other things you can do: Make a note of the location of any … regarding physical activity, visit the websites below: Preventing falls as you age …
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… to appliances such as hair straighteners or curling irons Other hazards: The glass of a gas fireplace or glass-fronted … By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water … taps Place a fence or safety screen around fireplaces and other heaters to prevent contact burns Install external …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they may leave a … abuse are falls, bruises, broken bones, burns, head injuries or injuries to the mouth. Other health effects of …
