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… frustrated easily Cries less but may whimper or whine more Uses the word ‘no’ correctly or shakes head May have a … what you tell them to do From 18 to 36 months, your child: Uses 2 or 3-word sentences Asks for help using words or actions Can count and use new words Understands shapes and sizes Shows a range of …
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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … in Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your oven or stove as little as possible Do not point a …
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… CJD can be found in every country around the world. What causes CJD? CJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface … is passed to a person by instruments or transplanted tissue used in eye, brain or spine surgery. CJD is not contagious. …
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… tests are important for newborn babies and families because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. … loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older … Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your …
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… Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus … many people who do get symptoms may not realize that it’s caused by HSV. Symptoms may include one or more sores that … anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the mouth (oral herpes) often called …
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… foods, offer them less often and in smaller quantities. Use the nutrition facts table to compare products: Look at … Applesauce How to pack a safe lunch Keep cold foods cold. Use an insulated bag with a freezer pack or a chilled … thermos to keep food and drinks cool. Keep hot food hot. Use a thermos to pack hot foods. Pre-heat the thermos with …
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… Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk and products made from it was 150 times … to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming raw milk without falling ill, … concerns due to its association with numerous outbreaks caused by enteric organisms. Mandatory pasteurization of milk …
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… liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … Olive or canola oil, and non-hydrogenated margarine (used in cooking, salad dressings, dips, or as a spread) … supplements? Maybe. People with hepatitis may not absorb or use nutrients properly. If you are not eating well, you …
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… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface …
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… Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … Oranges, grapefruit How much iron is in food? You can use the food sources table below to find out how much iron a food contains. You can also use the Canadian Nutrient File (see For More Information). …