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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the … in your area. When it is 3 or higher, make sure you are well protected. To see the daily UV Index Forecast, go to …
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… lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as … All combustible tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly … contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes, as well as nicotine. Using smokeless tobacco puts you at higher …
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… trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to … and nitrite. Read HealthLinkBC File #05a Nitrate in well water and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change … These impacts can make it harder for the local water treatment system to work. They can also cause contamination …
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… with plant-based proteins Canada’s food guide suggests eating a variety of protein foods, especially those that … risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are eating or drinking and learn how to help if they choke. … File #69d Helping your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies …
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… your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended … with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your …
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… activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid … can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or water, remember the … You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface …
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… English Many people include snacks as a part of their eating pattern. Snacks can: Give you energy Satisfy hunger … with a dip such as tzatziki or hummus. Fruit goes well with yogurt, cheese or nuts When possible, prepare … visit www.healthlinkbc.ca   Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy …
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… hot tub or pool water should be measured daily, especially during periods of high use. Pool and hot tub owners should … in the water turns into combined chlorine. Regular shock treatment is recommended Shock treatment is a process for getting rid of the combined …
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… I make and store ready-to-feed formula? Shake the container well Pour the amount you think your baby will drink into a … the top of the can with hot water and soap Shake the can well and open with a disinfected can opener if needed … for no more than 15 minutes. Shake the bottle a few times during warming. Do not get tap water on the nipple or ring. …