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… following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal … disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having … mouth should be treated right away to keep you and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications …
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… Having cataract surgery can help increase your safety, self-confidence, and independence. Be sure to share …
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… older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home …
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… and creates chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of …
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… provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/qfever.html …
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… dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of … A few drops of the liquid vaccine are placed into your baby’s mouth to swallow. The virus from the vaccine may be found in your baby’s stool for at least 10 days after immunization. …
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… Children of all ages: Comforting restraint: Cuddle your baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? … during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, and after the immunization. Research shows that this is safe and will not cause the baby to associate breastfeeding with pain Why? Breastfeeding …
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… is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard … throughout your pregnancy, are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking …
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… 6 months of age. Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast … a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your baby needs more iron. Include iron-rich solid foods in your baby's diet every day starting at 6 months of age. These …
