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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, … apply an antiseptic ointment like Polysporin and a band aid; change the band aid and apply new ointment every day … one is available, call an ambulance. Always cool the burn first – before calling 9-1-1 or before driving your child to …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File … food allergens are iron-rich and can be part of your baby’s first foods. You can start with the common food allergens … 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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… products, but they do contain nicotine. Nicotine is the chemical that makes tobacco addictive Nicotine pouches. They … research to confirm if vaping is a useful smoking cessation aid. There are proven safe methods for quitting smoking. … In Canada, nicotine pouches are approved as a cessation aid. As they are new products, very little evidence is …
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… is present, there may be a possible rise in soil and water chemical levels, such as: ammonium, phosphate, nitrate, and … retardants and foams. If inhaled or ingested, immediate first aid is likely not required. But, you should contact a …
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… or beans, even if they seem fine. Batteries contain strong chemicals that can burn a child if they are swallowed. Dried … a child is choking. Contact a local public health nurse or first aid training institute for information on infant CPR …
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… or surgically may be recommended to wear a hearing aid. Sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss … to test hearing, and to prescribe, dispense and fit hearing aids. Hearing instrument practitioner - A hearing instrument … to test hearing, and to prescribe, dispense and fit hearing aids. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor - An ENT doctor is a …
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… that you cannot taste, see or smell, such as bacteria and chemicals that could affect your health. These can enter … of testing for well water: Bacteriological testing Chemical testing Bacteriological testing Bacteriological … health concern and the water is not safe to drink. Chemical testing Chemical testing should be done when well …
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… to quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and … quit. Some people choose to quit cold turkey, without any aids, but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using … contain nicotine and pose health risks from this and other chemicals that you inhale when you vape. While some people …
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… If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. Having head lice once does not prevent someone from … on the same day, and those with lice should be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that … to make sure that any head lice that have hatched after the first treatment are killed before they have a chance to lay …
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… depend on the concentration and length of exposure to the chemicals. VOCs include a variety of chemicals that can cause immediate symptoms including: Eye, … or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a well-ventilated …
