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A better immunization experience for your child

… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … Children of all ages: Comforting restraint: Cuddle your baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems with …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps you build a strong …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) …

Lunches to go

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps … and nuts. Speak with school staff to learn about allergy guidelines in your school. For more information, see Peanut …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, there …

Pregnancy and dental health

… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and … You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough …

Sleep related infant death

… I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … of your baby’s neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of the room …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care … While in hospital, visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include …