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… and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or ovaries (about 1 in 20 … of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. These diseases are now rare in B.C. because of …
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… seeds or raisins Do not offer foods that are round, hard, sticky and difficult to swallow. This includes popcorn, … File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink … foods for babies and toddlers Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… to read over the information and allow the child to ask questions. The child will then be asked some questions to make sure they understand the information and are …
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… and how long plaque builds up on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film that contains bacteria (germs); To keep your … fluoride Clean carefully along the gumline where plaque sticks Floss your teeth daily Choose to drink water between … drinks Eat healthy foods and limit foods that are sweet or stick to your teeth. If you eat sweets occasionally, try to …
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… after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic animals and pets, such as chicks, ducklings, hamsters, … have been infected, you may be asked to answer detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel …
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… disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk still occur and remind us of the hazards of drinking raw … and keep it at this temperature for at least 15 seconds. Stir often to keep all the milk at the same temperature. … the top part of the double boiler in an ice water bath. Stir often to help it cool faster until it reaches 20°C …
