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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is sleep related infant death? There are two kinds of … when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies … safe options to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is insect repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or … containing DEET may be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are … long will repellents with DEET provide protection? If you plan to be outdoors for a short period of time, always …
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… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. … centre, concert or event Summer camp A bus or an airplane Countries outside of Canada Vaccines are very safe It … health care provider is prepared to treat this reaction What happens if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines …
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… Milk and dairy products such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu … high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many factors … Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist, or your health care provider if you have questions about the right amount …
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… is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you may have hearing loss? You may … Anyone who experiences these symptoms should visit a health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I … Hearing aids are not covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There are limited alternative funding options …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol … alcohol while feeding your baby, it is important that you plan around it. If you are going to have a drink, it is … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamnese What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by … person, in rare cases, a blood transfusion, an organ transplant or the shared use of needles or syringes contaminated … At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the …
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… to learn why. Involve your child Include your child in planning, shopping, preparing and packing lunches to: Make … apple or a banana? Yogurt or cheese cubes?” Make a plan of what foods you will offer as school lunches for the week. … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… amounts of additives that help suppress fires. If you see a plane dropping fire retardant on a fire, you may notice it … Control Wildfires notes: Fire retardants/suppressants . What are the long-term impacts to my water quality? It is … . For information about how to prepare in advance for a potential evacuation alert or order, read …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand … tobacco products and electronic vaping devices. These include electronic or commercial cigarettes, hookahs and … or vapes near your child. If you smoke or vape, make a plan to quit. If you are not ready to quit, ensure that you …
