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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … dietary fat? Dietary fat refers to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … will help protect: Your family, friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Use a matter-of-fact, supportive approach Toddlers and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age … breast milk distract your baby. Breast milk also contains natural calming substances. Formula fed babies: A sucrose …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s gums even before the teeth come into … fluoride at regular dental visits. In B.C., there is little natural fluoride and few cities add fluoride to the drinking …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … fatal. This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … skills such as how to do things or how things work. Your child and play As a parent, you are the first to play …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of … their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … A regular routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 … vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: …
