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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … greater risk for choking. Talk to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for … not be able to breathe and could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … plant. Only vitamins A and D may be added to the milk for health benefits; no other additives or preservatives can be … milk from farm gate sales or from “cow shares” as it is not approved, inspected, or monitored by the government. If you …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … their feces. Most cats infected with toxoplasmosis do not appear sick. The cat's feces contain the parasite for only 2 …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … others from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and …
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… Measles Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 14b Download PDF Document English … need protection against measles. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine … others from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent spreading …
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… care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. … teeth, by 3 years of age. The bottom front teeth usually appear first, followed by the top front teeth. In total, 20 …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and blood products received before 1992 … cured of HCV. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may …
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… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your … Cries as a way of communicating needs Coos and gurgles happily when given attention Startles at noise and responds …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … should I watch for? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … small objects Trouble focusing or making eye contact Eyes appear crossed or turned Difficulty following objects or …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … B19. It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
