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Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than … to 1 week after surgery Better vision Mild redness Less pain or 'sand' feeling >1 week to months after surgery Final … your doctor if: Within 24 hours after surgery Very bad eye pain or headache Nausea/vomiting 24 hours to 1 week after …

Asbestos When should I worry

… widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or … For more information Visit the following websites: Management of Waste Asbestos …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort and fever. Some people with chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have … seeds Lower fat milk, yogurt and cheese Fortified soy beverage Fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, tofu If you drink …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof of … the recommended number of doses of mumps vaccine for your age. People born between 1957 and 1969 need 1 dose of mumps … disease. Rubella infection in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of …

Hepatitis C virus

… HCV may include: Fever Tiredness Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting … hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most …

Q fever

… Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) In most cases, the … are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with … Q fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? Animals like goats, sheep, …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: … – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or … for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. … infancy after 3 doses. The 4th dose given at 18 months of age is a booster dose to provide protection to last until …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines … b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . Hepatitis B Vaccine Child’s Age at Immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd … B and its complications, including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …