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… Getting rid of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January … you eat food that has been contaminated by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you … under foundations, or even chewing material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies often, so it …
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… prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This includes … a weakened immune system, meaning they are more likely to get sick if exposed to germs The safest option for these … that are cracked, sticky, torn, discoloured or if the hole gets larger and the formula drips out quickly. New …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated … this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine each year. The vaccine … You can find information on booking an appointment to get immunized on the Government of British Columbia’s …
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… Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last … Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English A vegetarian diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of … my child to drink? Continue to offer your child human milk (breastmilk) with complementary foods until 2 years of age or …
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… body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is … visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is approved for … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be immune to …
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… body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccines are … visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for those 6 … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be immune to …
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… different flavours and textures. Include a variety of: Vegetables and fruits including fresh, frozen and canned Whole … I offer my child to drink? Offer healthy drinks such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, … than soy. Only offer them if your child is over 2 and gets enough energy and protein from other nutritious foods. …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive … passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as soon as … baby when breast/chest feeding. Breast/chest feeding or expressing your milk and feeding your baby by bottle is not …
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… up to 50% of travellers who visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of … beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water Make sure dairy … in children under 12. Infants should continue to receive breastmilk or formula in addition to ORS. Food Children and …
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… may cry a lot and nothing seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over … For My Baby (PDF 2132 KB) for more information. How can I get my baby to sleep? For the first few months, your baby … to 3 years are also a time when children discover and start expressing their independence. They want to make their own …
