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Dental care for your infant and toddler

… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, juice or formula (especially at bedtime) Not brushing your child’s …

Facts about chickenpox

… vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) … becomes cloudy, the blisters break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of … age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … disease from becoming a serious liver disease Get more information about hepatitis C from your health care provider, …

Babys first foods

… all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, which already has added vitamin D. Babies who drink … This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a …

Travellers diarrhea

… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the illness usually have flu-like symptoms such as … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk …

Travelling with children

… repellant containing DEET or Icaridin in liquid and cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and … water used to dilute (water down) juice or prepare infant formula. Consider using a ready-to-feed formula for short trips. How can I protect my children from …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… a watertight, underground container used for receiving, treating and settling human waste. The solids settle to the … sludge. Oils and other light material float to the surface, forming a scum layer. Within the tank, anaerobic bacteria, … clean. Leave a small amount of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? …

Quit or reduce vaping

… vaping and what motivates you to quit. It may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … to recognize food allergens on product labels. For more information on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food …