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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes . These bacteria … of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … can become ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact … should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF Document English … headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West …
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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series … is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron …
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… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92d Child Development Series … Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a …
