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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 … immediately before the immunization for babies up to and including 12 months of age Why? Research shows that this …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development from Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … know the words angry, sad, happy or scared, but they will experience these feelings. Value children It’s very … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. How much iron do I need? The … may need more iron depending on a variety of factors, including how often they donate. Endurance athletes such as …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … 1000 mg 1200 mg Over 70 years 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … 4000IU (100µg) IU = International Units, µg = microgram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some … widely. In Canada, vitamin D must be added to certain foods including cow milk and margarine. Other foods such as …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … a few days. Up to half of children who get a vaccine may experience these side effects Children with a fever may have …