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10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TOT'S TEETH

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Credit :  freepik.com WHEN TEETH ERUPT Your baby is born with 20 teeth below the gums, and they usually start coming through between 6 months and a year. Most children have their full set of teeth by 3 years old. TEETHING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Teething can be a rite of passage for babies and parents alike. As their teeth come in, some babies may become fussy, sleepless and irritable, lose their appetite or drool more than usual. Diarrhea, rashes and a fever are not caused by teething. If your baby has a fever or diarrhea while teething or continues to be cranky and uncomfortable, call your physician. WHEN TO START BRUSHING WITH TOOTHPASTE Decay can happen as soon as teeth first appear. If you see some pearly whites peeking out when your little one smiles, it's time to pick up a tube of fluoride toothpaste. Find one with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. HOW MUCH TOOTHPASTE TO USE It doesn't take much to clean your child's teeth. Until you

CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) ADVICE FOR THE PUBLIC WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY

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Credit :  freepik.com CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) ADVICE FOR THE PUBLIC WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub if your hands are not visibly dirty. Why?  Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub eliminates the virus if it is on your hands. PRACTICE RESPIRATORY HYGIENE When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Why? Covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing prevent the spread of germs and viruses. If you sneeze or cough into your hands, you may contaminate objects or people that you touch. MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. Why?  When someone who is infected with