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… Having cataract surgery can help increase your safety, self-confidence, and independence. Be sure to share …
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… and creates chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of …
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… a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form … come in three main forms: Liquid: recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … periods of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… and any other caregivers also contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans …
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… is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or …
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… and found to be safe, this doesn’t mean yours is too. The safety of your well water depends on surface and underground … diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or … impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 …
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… at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant … residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study please …
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… helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … added iron 30 g 4.5 Blackstrap molasses 15 mL (1 tbsp) 3.6 Hot cereal with added iron 175 mL (3/4 cup) 3.4 Spinach, … intake to 12 per month for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People …
