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Pasteurized and raw milk

… easy steps for home pasteurization: Clean and sanitize milk bottles: Clean empty glass milk bottles and tops with warm dish soap. Rinse and inspect … soil and soap residue has been removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as …

Travelling with children

… While the plane is taking off and landing, breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear … medications available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent …

Disinfecting drinking water

… own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. … for? If you need to disinfect your water, use treated or bottled water for the following activities: Drinking and … People with Weakened Immune Systems HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula …

Toxoplasmosis

… they should be treating their drinking water or using bottled water Cats and toxoplasmosis Your pet cat can pass …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… litres of water a day), especially if you are breast/chest-feeding and even if you do not feel thirsty Avoid drinking … a sponge or foot bath. You can also use a personal spray bottle with cool water Try using a cold pack or wrap. You … levels and avoid intense activity If you are breast/chest-feeding, try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the … Point out and name things like objects and colors. Babies love colourful pictures in books and the sounds of … reading in different languages will not confuse your baby. Babies also enjoy music and like when you sing to them. Play …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest Helps your baby’s … such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk …

Health advice for travellers

… temperature. Do not eat food sold by street vendors Drink bottled water, bottled drinks or beverages made with boiled water. Do not … made from purified or disinfected water may be used. Use bottled or boiled water for brushing teeth Make sure dairy …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… last name and date of birth are on the label of the sputum bottles Collect your sputum away from other people. If … open a window while you collect your sputum Open a sputum bottle. Do not touch inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting … are still developing. Second-hand smoke is harmful to babies and children in the following ways: Babies who …