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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69c Child Nutrition Series … D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. … This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … the beaches to private pools and bathtubs. Any pools with public access must comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How … trouble spots in the area. Contact a local government or health unit for information on recreational water quality …
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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … from Elder Abuse or Neglect visit www.gov.bc.ca/elderabuse Public Guardian and Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a swab test may not pick up the virus. In … Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series … oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain … at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when your baby needs more than …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C … heat exhaustion, can be treated at home. Act immediately to start cooling the affected person. Note that mild heat …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 92c Child Development Series … (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … bond that your baby’s brain and body needs to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … symptoms similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are … vagina. Some treatments require a prescription from your health care provider while others can be bought off the …
