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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . …

A better immunization experience for your child

… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. Although immunizations may be stressful for you, … where to apply numbing creams or patches, ask your health care provider. Tip #2: Comfort your child at the appointment …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated … about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes … independently Helps with simple household chores, such as taking laundry out of the dryer Has trouble sharing and says …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … toy or different body parts, such as their hands and feet. Babies like to make noise, so give them toys such as …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get the vaccine at … mother is not infected but who has a household member or a caregiver with hepatitis B would get only the hepatitis B …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … Vietnamese Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to … be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds …