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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 … about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment … his or her back, in a safety approved crib beside your bed. However, bedsharing is a common practice for many families …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number … . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I … than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how vaccines are made. Vaccines now contain fewer substances …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 … treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … have the training to deal with food allergy. If in doubt, choose another restaurant Take Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … provider should know: The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis How to respond to a child who is having a severe allergic …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … you select the best type of thermometer for the method you choose to use. Whichever type of thermometer you use, make … method). See the section on the rectal method to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? Owners are … instructions for your chemicals and disinfection equipment. *Special note: chlorine pucks (with or without …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food … to destroy botulism spores, and the only way to guarantee safe canning for food items such as vegetables, meats and …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated October 30, … until they are opened. Powdered formula is not sterile. How do I wash and disinfect the bottles and equipment to make formula? Every time you make formula, …
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… number of reasons. If offering infant formula to your baby: Choose store-bought infant formula made from cow milk Choose … nutrition your baby needs to grow and develop and are not safe alternatives to human milk or infant formula. If you … water is safe, check with your health authority contact. How do I prepare the bottles and equipment to make formula? …
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… attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. … there is no perfect time so pick your day to quit now. 3. Choose your quit methods Choose the methods you want to use … on the QuitNow website – call toll-free 1-877-455-2233 A safe and friendly online community for you to share your …
