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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… and always use absorbent material, such as paper towels, first. Then clean the area of the spill more thoroughly with … of your gloves in a plastic bag. Add gloves to your first aid kit so you are prepared. How do I protect myself … or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before and after providing care to a person After …

Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… 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 …

Toilet learning

… away from home Boys usually learn to pee sitting down first. This is okay. They can learn to go standing up later … to have a bowel movement on the toilet when they are first learning. You may choose to let your toddler go … special moment. How can I help my child succeed? During the first year, toilet learning can be disrupted. If your child …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… 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 …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… their bedroom Sleep in the same room as your infant for the first 6 months. This is safest for them, whether for naps … illness in infants and young children Toddler’s First Steps For more information on safer sleep for infants … babies Perinatal Services BC: Safer Infant Sleep Toddler’s First Steps: Sleep and Your Toddler For more information …

HIV and HIV tests

… 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 …

Your childs feelings

… whose cries are responded to right away cry less after the first year than babies whose parents let them “cry it out.” … help your child by talking about new experiences like the first visit to the dentist. Also, tell you child in advance … visit Baby’s Best Chance (PDF 14.9 MB) or Toddler’s First Steps (PDF 14.5 MB). For more information, see the …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… your baby will change depending on their appetite. When you first introduce solid foods, your baby may only eat around 2 … with familiar foods may help Offer different food combinations and a variety of tastes and textures The chart below … coconut For more information HealthLink File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in …

Vaginal yeast infection

… is often white, thick, clumpy and odourless; this is your first yeast infection, or red, irritated and/or swollen skin … your symptoms are those of a yeast infection; this is your first yeast infection; or you have repeated symptoms of … to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health status If you have recently …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… your mouth, mix drinks or make ice cubes without boiling it first. Please note that boiling water will get rid of … should not be used unless the water supply is disinfected first. If you plan to install a drinking water filter in …