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Travelling with children

… do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 months of … is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering formula until your baby is 9 to 12 …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver … getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …

Ultraviolet radiation

… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin … a medical condition or medication, you can develop a skin rash or severe burn even from limited UV exposure. Avoid …

Sun safety for children

… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV … the chemicals in some sunscreens can trigger a skin rash or burn when exposed to the sun. Do a patch test on a …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … from being stimulated. An environment with lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what … in a carrier or stroller for more than an hour. As they get older, babies like to play and move around outdoors. To …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system … enjoyment far outweigh the risks of cryptococcal disease. Image … Cryptococcal disease C gattii …