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… Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 … your milk may be low in vitamin B12. Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is …
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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 … up and down stairs Helping the person with toileting or bathing Special equipment, such as lifts, grab bars and a …
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… against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. The vaccine … hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get the vaccine at … mother is not infected but who has a household member or a caregiver with hepatitis B would get only the hepatitis B …
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… for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of … questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … or powdered. If you use powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … a bottle of milk or juice. The liquid stays in the mouth, bathing the teeth in sugar for a long time. Transferring … or pacifiers? Soothers or pacifiers are sometimes given to babies during rest, sleep or other times. If you choose to …
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… for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of … have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with … pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. …
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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 … produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupes. Wash plates, …
