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Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are eating or drinking … how to help if they choke. Prepare foods for your child in ways that reduce their risk of choking. For example: Cut … File #69d Helping your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies …

Indoor air quality

… visit HealthLinkBC File #42 Radon in homes and other dwellings . How can I improve indoor air quality? For … File for each type of contaminant. There are 3 basic ways to improve indoor air quality: Control the source: … or reduce the level of emissions. This step should always be considered first to improve indoor air quality. Some …

Safe sleeping for babies

… her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and … duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, or strangled check and be sure: …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… am taking antibiotics? Birth control pills may not work as well when you are taking certain antibiotics. If you are being treated with antibiotics, keep taking your birth …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… What are the symptoms? Symptoms start 3 to 6 days after being infected with the virus. Symptoms usually start … of the lining that covers the brain) and encephalitis (swelling of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss … Your child may continue to attend daycare if they feel well enough to take part in activities. The risk to other …

Healthy snacks for adults

… with a dip such as tzatziki or hummus. Fruit goes well with yogurt, cheese or nuts When possible, prepare … nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a satisfying snack Practice being mindful when you snack by removing distractions and …

Spongy moth spraying

… fruit producers. It eats the leaves of many fruit trees as well as specific berries, such as blueberries. An … and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the … differ from other illnesses are: About 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to the virus, a red rash may appear on the … school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. Who can get fifth disease? Anyone can get fifth …

Head lice

… treating head lice? There are many different products and ways to treat head lice. They can all be obtained over the … lice, there is a good chance other household members do as well. All members of the household should be checked on the … to find out which is best for you or your child. Always carefully follow the directions for use on the label …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File … through cracks in the foundation, construction joints, as well as gaps around service pipes, floor drains and window … 200 Bq/m3. If the average annual radon concentration of a dwelling exceeds 200 Bq/m3, then Health Canada recommends …