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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all … source of iron for your child. Here are some ways to use iron-fortified infant cereal in recipes. Oatmeal pancake … mg of iron. This amount will vary if other nut butters are used. Ingredients: 250 mL (1 cup) whole wheat flour 10 mL (2 …

Tick bites and disease

… tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick yourself, follow these instructions. Use tweezers to gently get a hold of the tick as close to … the tick straight off the skin. Do not squeeze the tick because this can force its stomach contents into the wound and …

Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has … make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making …

Impetigo

… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … to latex. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have … B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended … not receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate forecasts of air quality for the next 36 … Workers in industrial facilities where sulphur dioxide is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among children who attend the … to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with … Animal bites and scratches are sources of infection because the mouths and feet of all animals can be contaminated. …