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Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Your baby is getting enough human milk if they’re growing well and have enough wet and soiled diapers. It’s normal for … at or above their birth weight by 2 weeks and growing well. The number of wet and soiled diapers your baby has … first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well (#69d) Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old …

Immune Globulin

… donation is also tested for blood-borne viruses before being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when … at the injection site. Allergic reactions (hives and swelling) may also occur. Some immune globulins may be … the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health …

A better immunization experience for your child

… baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? Being held close to you calms your child and helps keep legs …

Young children and their vision

… Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for … lenses and a wraparound design, fully covering the eyes Fit well and be comfortable Have labels with 99 to 100 per cent …

Yersiniosis

… your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands properly after you use the washroom, … toys that animals use whether at home or at a petting zoo Always store raw meat on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator … prevent drips of raw meat juice contaminating other foods Always wash and sanitize cutting boards, surfaces and utensils …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, … reaction. If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? … having your child wear MedicAlert® identification. Always keep your child’s epinephrine auto-injector with them. …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… their hands properly by following these steps: Wash hands well with warm water and soap Rub hands together briskly for … backs of hands, fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands well for 10 seconds under warm running water Dry hands …

Iron and Your Health

… The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from animal foods. Females over the age of 50 … fruits, nuts and seeds, and eggs, and is not absorbed as well by your body You can absorb more non-heme iron from … iron can be harmful, especially for infants and children. Always keep iron supplements, including multivitamins with …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… toddlers. This handout provides information about eating well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern … enough key nutrients on a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet? When well-planned, a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern can … first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well (#69d) Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old …