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Health advice for travellers

… immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and … medication to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses and …

West Nile virus

… virus found? WNV is found in many parts of the world. The first outbreak of WNV in North America was in New York City … exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check the product label for instructions on proper use. For …

Food safety in child care facilities

… on the product label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours … as possible. Large or very hot items such as lasagnas or soups are difficult to cool. To help cool foods quickly: Use … smaller portions Cool very hot items at room temperature at first. Place them in the fridge when steaming stops Leave …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… when held Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age … or a spoon May climb out of the crib Walks alone and walks upstairs 1 step at a time Speaks in short phrases, such as … at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/babys-best-chance See Toddler’s First Steps at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/toddlers-first-steps …

HTLV-1 Virus

… or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified throughout …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to console their crying baby … mouth, licking their lips and sucking their hand. For the first few months of life, babies usually feed at least every … during growth spurts. Burp your baby after feeding Check your baby's diaper. Keep your baby clean and dry Wrap …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… If you make changes to your diet, your doctor may need to check your INR (blood clotting test) more often, or change …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… no added salt or sugar See HealthLinkBC File #69c: Baby's first foods for information on introducing solid foods. For … If your toddler is not receiving human milk, offer 2 cups (500 mL) of cow milk every day as part of meals and … foods like nutritional yeast, tofu and plain soy yogurt. Check the nutrition facts table to see if vitamin B12 has …

Arsenic in drinking water

… a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests positive for arsenic above the recommended level, use …

Safe sleeping for babies

… more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product recalls, visit Health Canada: Product … prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, or strangled check and be sure: The crib mattress fits the frame and is …