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Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… with plant-based protein foods and more For recipes that use animal foods, substitute plant-based ingredients. For … drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit the amount to no more than ½ cup …

Community evacuation information for seniors

… any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, such as lifts, …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies … immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection … The vaccine is made from killed rabies virus and cannot cause rabies. In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite … Help stop the spread of germs For information on the use of antibiotics, visit: Do Bugs Need Drugs at …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Here are some examples of … to: Offer iron-rich foods at least 2 times each day Use little or no added salt or sugar Include sources of fat … baby. When planning your baby’s meals and snacks, you can use these suggestions as a guide: Meals: Offer foods from 2 …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … This problem is very serious since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that enter … Only a very small part of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several …

Pertussis whooping cough

… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can … get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage … make it hard to take a breath. In babies, pertussis can cause periods of apnea in which their breathing is …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit to no more than a half cup (125 …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. What causes necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by a number of different bacteria. One of these is …