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… as addictive as cigarettes. There is a lot we do not know about the long-term health risks of vaping. If you choose to … on the Canadian market. There is not a lot of evidence about their safety and potential risks are not yet clear. … As they are new products, very little evidence is available about their effectiveness as a cessation aid. If you are …
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… eat can be messy! Give your baby time to explore and learn about food. When can I introduce common food allergens? To … common food allergens when your baby starts solid foods, at about 6 months of age. This includes safely prepared peanut, … light tuna For more information If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider …
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… for your baby such as babysitters, relatives and friends about how to safely care for your baby. Make sure they … to cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 weeks of age and continuing until about 3 to 4 months. This period of crying is referred to as …
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… cold. A thermos will keep foods hot, above 60°C (140°F) for about 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving … What training is available for child-care providers? Caring About Food Safety is a free online course: …
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… is positive, your health care provider will talk with you about what this result means. When will I get the results … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, …
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… of stigma that can lead to anxiety, fear and misinformation about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin … barrier during oral sex. Talk to your health care provider about suppressive therapy (taking an antiviral drug every … body during a primary outbreak). Talk to your partner(s) about herpes before you have sexual contact. For more …
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… vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At about 6 months, start to offer iron-rich solid foods. … or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or … for your baby.. Caffeine. Limit to 300 mg per day. This is about 2 cups (250 mL per cup) of coffee or 4 cups of tea. …
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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. Mature …
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… may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters … into blisters. The spots and blisters usually go away after about 7 to 10 days. Not everyone with hand, foot and mouth …
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… wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … health officer. For more information For more information about arsenic and drinking water, see: B.C. Ministry of …
