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… movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, … to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine …
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… Basics What is campylobacteriosis? Campylobacteriosis is foodborne illness caused by the campylobacter bacterium. … poultry, and fish separately from other food items. Young children can get sick from touching packaged poultry, so … food and how to store it. Reading food labels and following safety instructions will reduce your chances of becoming ill …
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… crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Streets and … Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities For …
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… doctor's discretion. A doctor often will discuss health and safety concerns with your child, such as: Tips to add healthy foods and exercise into a daily routine. Safe driving. Your … to communicate quickly. They may also feel anonymous. But children need to understand the dangers of giving out …
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… a health condition. Grief: Coping With Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief … 7 and 12 often perceive death as a threat to their personal safety. They tend to fear that they will die also and may … relax, such as meditation or guided imagery. Eat healthy foods. If you have trouble eating alone, ask another person …
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… they are and what they’re doing at all times. And remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to open cupboards, but they don’t make it … Your toddler: Safe ways to explore Your toddler: Health and safety, birth to 2 years … Childproofing your home for a …
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… smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children of people who smoke are more likely to become … aerosol exposure. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Quitting Smoking Current as …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … and talk calmly. Be a picky eater. Often, being picky about food happens because your child wants to assert his or her … in Small Children Choking Rescue for Babies Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Managing Your Toddler's Frustrating …
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… Scald burns from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused … in a liquid, solid, or gas form, such as acids . Natural foods such as chili peppers, which contain a substance that … a child's life, look for burn hazards. Then use appropriate safety measures to keep things out of a child's reach. Since …
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… particularly important during pregnancy. Following Canada's Food Guide will provide the nutrition building blocks you … energy (calorie) needs during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide for your age group. During the second and third … baby. See the Additional resources for specific food safety information. Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. You can …
