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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. Common reactions to the vaccine include …

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

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Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza vaccines … influenza vaccine is made of killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses and is given by injection. The live attenuated …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… to offer new foods and include foods your child has refused in the past. Offer the same food in different ways For … smelling, tasting and looking at foods. Learning to use a spoon and fork takes time. Making a mess is also part … a bowl and wash vegetables and fruits. What if my child refuses to eat a meal? Do not make a different meal if your …

Beat the heat

… province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about heat-related … be prevented. If you think you have a heat-related illness, use our Heat-related illnesses: Check your symptoms tool to … for free portable air conditioners for income qualified households and individuals. Extreme heat Extreme heat can put …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care Having a … to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: Round foods such as … bones Hard candies Objects: Coins are the most common cause of choking in young children. It is not usually fatal …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and name … Speaking and reading in different languages will not confuse your baby. Babies also enjoy music and like when you … can fit through a toilet paper roll is too small and can cause choking. Make sure a toy cannot be made smaller. Take …

Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby

… Children can outgrow some food allergies. The foods that cause food allergy most often are called common food … formula? If you offer infant formula to your baby, you can use a regular store-bought cow-milk based product. Regular …