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Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This includes … water is safe, check with your health authority contact. How do I prepare the bottles and equipment to make formula? … HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Infant formula: What you …

Syphilis

… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or … person. The sore usually appears between 3 and 90 days after getting the infection. Often, the sore will not be …

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

… and the rest of your family enjoy. Include a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods for … or fish and soft cooked gai lan (Chinese broccoli) Fish chowder with whole grain bread sticks Pizza made with whole … How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always …

Asbestos in drinking water

… . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water sources through runoff of mining tailings, … While it is also possible that water droplets from the shower or humidifiers may contain asbestos fibres, exposure …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder … There is no specific treatment, medication or cure however, many of the symptoms and complications of HPS can … home. Keep mice out of your home and learn how to clean up safely. Follow the instructions below on how to prevent and …

Campylobacter infection

… rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called … neurological condition) can occur after campylobacteriosis. How can I become infected with Campylobacter ? Campylobacter … food products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and meat as if …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… Vietnamese Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce … time needed to numb the skin may vary from 30 to 60 minutes after it is applied. Be sure to follow the product … can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there side effects? …

Vitamin D and your health

… nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and … and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is … but can be used for all ages Chewable: for people who can safely chew and swallow Pill: for people who can safely …

Q fever

… What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … such as influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious … appointments (such as the dentist or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to be on home isolation? The length of …