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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. … can apply for MSP supplementary benefits to receive basic dental care through the Healthy Kids Program. For more …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How … plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some local health …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … Vietnamese Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among … allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an accidental exposure. A severe allergic reaction is called …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions … allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an accidental exposure. A severe allergic reaction is called …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can … Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the daycare fridge to keep foods cold Where can I find safe foods …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can … helps manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks … risk for choking. Talk to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that …
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… At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added … add fluoride to their water supply. Reliable equipment and careful monitoring help maintain these fluoride levels. The … public health measure by: Health Canada The Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Medical Association The …
