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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that … spread the infection to other people in their families. What are the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis? … should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? …
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… the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer … the same methods used for taking a child’s temperature. What is a normal temperature? The normal temperature range … fever with other symptoms may mean a more serious illness. What can I do if my child has a fever? Offer plenty of …
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… body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US … raw milk due to having weaker or developing immune systems. What can you do to protect yourself and your family? …
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… content. Follow the warnings and consumption limits. What ingredients are in energy drinks? Energy drinks contain … recommends. The amount of vitamins and minerals may exceed what is safe for children and teens. Some vitamins, like …
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… in the good eye and a blurry picture in the weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol … Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a standard drink means. The potential to harm a …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most … cracked or bleeding, you can resume breast or chestfeeding What can I do to stay as healthy as possible? To promote …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza … with influenza vaccine in about 1 per million recipients. What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute … centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? Within 1 to 2 days of being exposed …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand … and asthma because it makes the health conditions worse What about vaping? Research has found that second-hand …
