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… low sugar drink during every feed in addition to other beverages throughout the day. 6 months and older Offer … often promote sweating. For extremely hot weather, consider other options for bedwetting such as nighttime pull-up …
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… a combination of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes herbs and other substances are added. They come in a variety of … violence and risky behaviours such as unsafe sex. Are sports drinks different than energy drinks? Yes. Sports drinks, like Gatorade® and Powerade®, are designed to …
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… given by an injection. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting … of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to … staff of children under 5 years of age Doctors, nurses and others working in health care settings, including long-term …
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… few days or one every week. Does my baby need anything other than human milk? Babies that are breastfed or chestfed … or 4 cups of tea. Caffeine is also in some soft drinks, sports drinks, over-the-counter medicines and chocolate. … a registered nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? … child’s immune system build protection against disease. Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and … the immune response to the vaccine. Why are some of the other ingredients in vaccines? To keep vaccines safe and …
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… SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … been a few cases of transmission of MRSA between members of sports teams who have shared such items as towels or … would come into contact with skin. Players of organized sports are encouraged to use their own uniform and pads …
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… washing their hands after can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. … when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or other activities where it may be swallowed. For more … such as bottled water, clear broth, diluted juices or sports drinks, for 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with …
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… are being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol … the alcohol level in the milk to drop. When can FASD and other effects of alcohol be diagnosed? If you are worried … issues such as difficulty at school, mental health or other health concerns. Where can families and caregivers go …
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… without proper hand washing can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. … may have no symptoms or only mild diarrhea. However, others can develop very severe, watery diarrhea and … by eating raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish. What other precautions can I take when I am travelling? It is …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought … chickenpox vaccine. To view Nathan’s story as told by his mother Janet visit ImmunizeBC … time. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well If your child is immune to the disease, your …
