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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … swelling or redness where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … another source of water. Examples include bottled water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. … and have concerns about your health, talk to your health care provider. What can I do to remove manganese from my …
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… apart, and costs about $160 per dose. Some health insurance plans may cover the cost of the vaccine. Check with your … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the shingles vaccine? …
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… 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 …
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… by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or surgery, particularly in hospitals where previous … your hands. You do not need to disclose to your workplace, school or daycare setting that you carry MRSA. Mild … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall …
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… running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits … leftovers safely Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of preparing. Keep your fridge set at 4°C (40°F) or lower to … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 …
