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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number … reaction? Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers … If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a severe …
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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 … information, visit: UnlockFood.ca – Home Canning: Getting Started … … Home canning - How to avoid botulism …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age … method). See the section on the rectal method to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … water is safe, check with your health authority contact. How do I prepare the bottles and equipment to make formula? … sterile and ready to use. Use a new liner for every feed. How do I bottle-feed my baby? Cuddle or hold your baby …
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… support and build trust for loved ones who use substances. How can families, caregivers and friends reduce harm with … use education Provide regular opportunities for open conversations about substance use and mental health. Share … Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions – Help Starts Here: Harm Reduction …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive … of you. Be patient – your child is learning a new skill. How do I know my child is ready for toilet learning? Most …
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… used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both … food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk if you’re … wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine … and illegal drugs can interfere with your ability to have a conversation and make decisions to have safer sex If you … device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For more information, talk to …
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… the day. Trust your child’s appetite to guide them on how much to eat. It’s normal for your child to eat more on … back uneaten from school. If this happens often, have a conversation to learn why. Involve your child Include your … providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and …
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… on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a … gummies or hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food … baby may only eat around 2 to 3 tablespoons of food a day. Start by offering one to 2 teaspoons at a time. As their …
