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… Add tofu or soybeans to stir fries, casseroles or salads Have steamed edamame (young soybeans) as a snack or side … a registered dietitian or your health care provider if you have questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart … diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 …
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… from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against … and widely used insect repellents. Different repellents have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher … age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby …
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… eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters … for the rash to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a family member … Help stop the spread of germs . A child with impetigo should not share towels, clothes, face cloths, bedding, …
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… miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if … an older adult, or have a weakened immune system you should either avoid or cook the following foods to steaming …
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… Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends … your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and … 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with intestinal diseases may not be able to eat large amounts of …
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… all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected and have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration … surfaces that many people touch regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with … into 1 litre (4 cups) of water A weaker solution of bleach should be used to disinfect toys: Mix 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of …
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… and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will … and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending … on the back of your child’s arm (B), half way between their shoulder and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on …
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… skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can … chances of becoming infected with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at … Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay …
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… an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities … Within 1 to 2 days of being exposed to norovirus you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, … norovirus usually get better within a few days. Antibiotics should not be taken for norovirus. Antibiotics only work to …
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… to kill any germs that could make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the … to your baby if it feels cool or slightly warm, not hot. To test the temperature, shake the bottle 1 to 2 times, then … you start Infant formula: What you need to know If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health …
