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… toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based protein foods and more. What do I offer my child … soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is …
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… new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most … I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed … How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new …
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… is widespread in the environment. Nitrate is essential for plant growth and is present in all vegetables and grains. … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of … increase the amount of nitrate in it. Therefore, be extra careful if you are boiling water to prepare infant formula. …
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… your doctor, a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for … and resources, ask your doctor about a fall risk management plan tailored to you. If you do fall, report it to your health care provider and discuss medical, environmental and …
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… sick or disabled will need special support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an … names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: Personal papers and photo …
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… mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of … a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… used bottle. How can I feed my baby away from home? If you plan to be away for 2 hours or less, put prepared formula in … have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… them. One ECP contains a progestin called levonorgestrel (Plan B, and generics such as Contingency One). It is … inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another dose. If …
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… not serviced by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need to have an onsite sewage system. This needs to be … parts: Septic tank, which may also include a treatment plant Dispersal area, which is usually a series of … for final treatment How does a septic tank or treatment plant work? Septic tank A septic tank is a watertight, …
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… pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not … similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; … excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. How can I …
