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Sun safety for children

… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… throughout B.C. They are reported online as hourly average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form … Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may include: … Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, …

Toilet learning

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… throughout B.C. They are reported online as hourly average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form … to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as … move dusty work outside and never idle a car inside a garage or near an open window Prevent and reduce PM pollution …

Calcium and your health

… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …

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

… Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, … as salmon and rainbow trout, cow’s milk, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), egg yolk, soft margarine Healthy …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… to reverse an opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These … A common concern is that harm reduction activities encourage people to use substances. Research shows that harm reduction activities do not encourage substance use. In fact, they can encourage people who …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof of … the recommended number of doses of mumps vaccine for your age. People born between 1957 and 1969 need 1 dose of mumps … babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present in the … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or … vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps If a person with … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency …