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… Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last … updated September 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69k Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English A … can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it should not replace human milk or formula. Pasteurized …
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… updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English A … to eat? A vegan eating pattern: Includes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds … water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months but should not replace human milk or formula Continue to offer …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, …
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… preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from … threat and are increasing world-wide. Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do … carry CPO. How can I prevent a CPO infection? There is no vaccine to protect you from CPO. The most important thing …
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… they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of … special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … Pertussis, and Polio. You may also need the following vaccines: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Rabies Japanese … and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases …
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… Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when to feed. … Your baby may feed a lot. Feeding several times close together is called cluster feeding. This often happens in the …
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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other … Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. Is … weeks, most patients can be cured of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these …
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… blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in … you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, …
