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… safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility … It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults with OAS can often eat the fruits or vegetables if …
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… Gas, Burping, or Bloating That Begins After Eating or Drinking On this page: Overview Overview Gas, burping, and … salad dressing. Gas, burping, and bloating after eating or drinking also may be caused by an inability to: Digest … salad dressing. Gas, burping, and bloating after eating or drinking also may be caused by an inability to: Digest …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get water … well water that has not been tested and found safe. If your drinking water comes from a creek, river, or lake, boil and …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies … and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or drink while …
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… Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Actionset Overview Even people who are very … healthy habits can lose them after they have children. Young children can demand so much of your time that you … time to breathe, let alone be physically active. Having a young child doesn't leave you much time for yourself. Here …
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… Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … thorough evaluation and longer antibiotic treatment than young adults who have uncomplicated infections. Related …
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… that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus (lockjaw) and … people 7 years and older. It should not be used in anyone younger than 7 years because they may not be fully protected by this vaccine. A vaccine for children younger than 7 years is available. Consult your child's …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner … tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated … can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people … Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The …
