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Babys first foods

… have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …

Measles

… with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be … others What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a … This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their mouths. An animal's saliva or …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more likely from his adult children or close friends Although older adults may … much more likely than older men to live in a residential care facility where abuse may occur from staff, volunteers …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… evaporated milk, lower fat cow milk, other animal milk or plant-based milks to your baby. They do not provide the … questions about what to feed 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 …

Well water testing

… 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 … sample bottles and instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. If after taking preventive measures, a rat problem … in the area Read and follow the directions on the label carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access to … hiding and living places: Keep building perimeters clear of plantings, stored lumber or junk Trim plants near buildings …

Arsenic in drinking water

… Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher … over treatment devices for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate treatment device. The …

E coli infection

… internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to … medicine or antibiotics unless recommended by your health care provider. If you have a serious E. coli infection, you …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. … soy beverage. Try including protein foods that come from plants often Like Canada’s food guide, many healthy eating … can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Limit the following sugary foods: Regular soft …