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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #81 …
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… catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know …
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… to the vaccine, giving you better protection from disease. Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the … in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … should be protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months …
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… include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for children 5 and under. Avoid serving: Unpasteurized milk and … eggs, meat, poultry or seafood Raw sprouts Honey for children under 1 year Don’t prepare foods when you are sick …
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… and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps you build a strong attachment that will give your … experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need …
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… dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of … A few drops of the liquid vaccine are placed into your baby’s mouth to swallow. The virus from the vaccine may be … in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without …
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… Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should … in the event you require medical care or deliver your baby early. Many policies do not automatically cover … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
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… D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) …
