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Quitting smoking

… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the … by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes …

Sleep related infant death

… birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … sleeping, gently place them on their back. When your baby can roll over easily on their own from back to front and …

Rubella

… by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a mild illness but can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing … infection due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in Canada, however, in babies born to women who immigrate to … vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are …

Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally

… a medical problem may cause a child to not act normally. If your baby has colic , you may be concerned that a health … is important to be aware that health problems or injuries can cause a baby to cry excessively. And it's important to … or is vomiting A baby older than 1 month has a different type of cry than you have identified as usual for him or …

Cancer Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy

… Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy … most distressing. But in many cases, nausea and vomiting can be controlled and even prevented. Nausea and vomiting … even prevented. The best treatment plan is one set up by you and your health care team, based on your particular …

Toilet learning

… toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a … if you answer ‘yes’ to most of the questions below: Can your child walk to the toilet or potty? Can your child … to give up diapers. Some children will feel more secure wearing them at night for a long time after they …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … Spanish Document Vietnamese As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. You can also help shape positive attitudes towards food and …

Time for bed

… need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they can feel unhappy or frustrated. They may cry a lot and … seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies … they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe … auto-injector for your child. Ask that it be kept in a secure, unlocked place that is easy to access. Provide a new …