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… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and plain fortified soy beverage. Other fortified plant-based beverages such as almond …
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… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage after use and to wash their hands again. Your child may …
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… Within one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after … are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to … this. NRT or prescription medications can also help you manage withdrawal symptoms. 7. Go easy on yourself Quitting is …
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… for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines are safe …
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… updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download PDF Document English Document Arabic … body temperature during hot weather – this can lead to heat-related illness. Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor … exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower …
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… used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on … your appointment, outline the edges of the patch or bandage covering the cream with a pen. This will show your …
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… facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
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… 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 …
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… baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s … of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth … The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may …
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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering formula until your baby is 9 to 12 months of age Introduce pasteurized, homogenized (3.25% M.F.) cow milk …
