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… Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English A well-planned vegan diet can be a healthy eating pattern for … serving. Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk … your milk may be low in vitamin B12. Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your …
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… household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC … have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices … vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which …
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… tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the … in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most plant-based foods. These include: Vegetables and fruit, …
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… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and … you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash …
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… isfree as part of routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. … months Have active untreated tuberculosis Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming …
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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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… TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps include inactivating and removing … TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms … causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods that come from … These methods can thaw food at uneven rates, so take extra care to ensure the whole product is thoroughly thawed Use …
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… being used to make HBIg. Several steps are included when preparing HBIg to inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria … protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
