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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and relaxed or tense and upset. They are aware … to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some …
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… Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an … can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects contaminated …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic … least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully …
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… Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel … or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also work long hours in difficult situations. At the …
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… Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes … Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles …
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… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the facility’s evacuation plan Where … and security of your home Preparing your home with a household emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of …
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… offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold … Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Start by giving your baby …
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… snacks as a part of their eating pattern. Snacks can: Give you energy Satisfy hunger between meals Provide important … At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money and avoid impulse buys If you’re hungry, have a snack before going grocery shopping. …
