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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to … other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … hot items such as roasts or soups are difficult to cool. To help cool foods quickly: Use shallow containers Split larger …

Toilet learning

… the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet … Communicate what is about to happen and ask you for help if necessary Control the urge until they get seated on the potty Do not pressure your child to use …

Pertussis whooping cough

… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized … and travel clinics. During an outbreak of pertussis or when traveling overseas, the pertussis vaccine may be given … during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of infection and the length of …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby … disorders. These include: Metabolic disorders: These occur when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain … food. which can result in slower weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are … many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is …

Prenatal ultrasound

… scans provide important medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care … ultrasound. What can I do to prepare for my appointment? When you book your ultrasound, you will receive instructions … the baby. What factors might limit the information that I get from an ultrasound? Some factors may limit what …

Babys first foods

… who drink only formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid … at the same time as family meals so that you can eat together as often as possible. This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating …

Rubella

… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads … after the rash first appears. If you have rubella, you can help prevent spreading it to others, especially pregnant …

Cryptosporidium infection

… Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness is called … by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will help to ensure that other swimmers do not become infected. …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… to eat? A vegan eating pattern: Includes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds … for information on introducing solid foods. For example: when to start offering solids, safe textures, when to … mL) of soy-based formula as part of meals and snacks to help provide key nutrients needed for your child’s health …