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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk … to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 …

Travelling with children

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or …

Tick bites and disease

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a … blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You … skim, 1% and 2% cow milk and plain fortified soy beverage. What are some iron-rich meals and snacks I can offer my …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV Tests . What are the chances of passing HIV to my baby? If you are …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is … over the past few decades with no confirmed health risks for the baby or the mother. Ultrasound is not an X-ray …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, … common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of any negative impacts on human health. The addition …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants … infections, but it rarely does. Some studies have found increases in common symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are … or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider … For People with Weakened Immune Systems . Although the risk is relatively low of getting Toxoplasmosis through …

Insect repellents and DEET

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is insect repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or … used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … on the label. There is no evidence that DEET poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their …