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Calcium and your health

… of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later … vitamin D helps your body better absorb calcium from foods. Should I take a supplement? Use the food sources table below … Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist, or your health care provider if you have questions about the right amount …

A better immunization experience for your child

… All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. Although immunizations may be stressful for you, … toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the … visit or appointment. For school age children: One day of advance preparation is enough for most school age children. …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… insect, aircraft, weather and treatment area. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs over … outside of the delineated treatment area. You will not receive direct notice of the timing of the aerial spraying. … while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it should not replace human milk or formula. Pasteurized … 2 years of age as they do not have enough fat and energy to support growth and development. Can I offer my child … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Tell anyone …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… playing with your baby in a caring and nurturing way will support all aspects of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and in your relationship with them. The principle of …

Ultraviolet radiation

… 98 per cent and SPF 100 blocks 99 per cent. Sunscreen should also be “broad spectrum,” which means it screens both … 30 lip balm and reapply it every hour. How much sunscreen should I apply? To get the best protection, you need to … than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? Sunglasses should provide at least 90 per cent protection from UVA and …

Hearing loss in children

… social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to … local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider right away if your child has any of the …

Facts about chickenpox

… reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or … had chickenpox, the virus can become active again later in life and cause a painful rash with blisters called shingles. …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy … control the release of the egg and prepare the body to support the growth of a fetus. Hormonal contraception helps … Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a …