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… of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. How can I make sure my child has enough iron? … enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby …
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… can be hard on a person's health. For older men, their first experience with abuse or neglect may occur in later … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …
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… immediate access to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each … to communicate with emergency workers Can easily access first aid supplies, including when care is provided off the … Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org First aid and CPR training, visit St. John Ambulance at …
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… the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of the vaccine. The first 2 doses are given 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies … much to drink at each feed. Every baby is different. In the first few days, your baby’s stomach is small and they may … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
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… significant amounts of the virus in their body when they first contract HIV, which increases the possibility of … of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, some people have flu-like … to be reported to public health, you may request that your first name, initials and birth date be used as your …
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… vaccine is given to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For information …
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… and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain development, disrupt cognitive function, and can permanently … that are hardest to eliminate (for many people, this is the first session after waking up) Reduce the concentration of … services are available Talk Tobacco – A free program for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people who …
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… There are two kinds of sleep related infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which … your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby rolls onto their … is a safer sleeping arrangement than sharing a bed. For the first 6 months, have your baby sleep on a separate surface …
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… vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause …
