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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

Quitting smoking

… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the money that you spend on …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … an animal or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the … that: Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are … Prepare foods so that they’re a safe size and texture for your child: Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest … that: Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are … Prepare foods so that they’re a safe size and texture for your child. Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older …

Quit or reduce vaping

… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks … unsuccessful, switching to vaping may reduce the harms to your health. Long-term use of vapes is not recommended, so …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How … their risk of falling and maintain independence. 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … seizure is not harmful and usually stops by itself. If your child has had a febrile seizure, it does not mean that … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …

Listeriosis

… of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a …