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Toddlers First Steps A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child

Health advice for travellers

… try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well … an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply repellent 15 to 30 minutes after sunscreen. Products that combine sunscreen and … and caution Swimming Wade or swim only in pools filled with clean, disinfected water Do not swim in tropical waters, …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and … Empty drip pans regularly. Keep stagnant water sources clean and disinfected Do not use humidifying devices with … mould yourself. Make sure you wear household rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning unused buildings, and working on construction, … or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice or their … these specialized masks. Specialized masks are available at safety supply stores and some hardware and home building …

Disease and Injury Prevention

… has hundreds of topics to answer your questions. From bath safety and food poisoning to rattlesnake bites and car seats … Death Syndrome Basic Dental Care Blood and Body Fluid Precautions Blood Pressure Screening Blood Thinners: Signs … You Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic How to Get Up Safely After a Fall Immunizations Immunizations and Pregnancy …

Gestational Diabetes Giving Yourself Insulin Shots

… your insulin into one of your legs. If you use alcohol to clean the skin before you give the shot, let it dry. Relax … from the company that makes the pens. Clean up and storage After giving your shot: Store your insulin properly so that … get rid of the container. Other suggestions for success and safety To help you be safe and successful in giving your …

Keeping your child safe

… of different ages and activity levels require different safety precautions. Babies and toddlers require constant … Quick tips: Helping your child stay safe and healthy Child safety: Air pollution Child safety: Bicycles and tricycles …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… Owners are responsible to ensure their hot tub or pool is clean and properly disinfected to prevent the spread of … add chemicals to water and not water to chemicals. Follow safety instructions on the product label and safety data … problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations after using the pool or hot tub A fecal or vomiting incident …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… on the size and nature of the spill, you can attempt to clean and dispose of the liquid mercury on your own (see … help (see contact information below). DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner or a broom/brush. This will contaminate your vacuum … for instructions on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family …

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