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… fluoridation. Natural fluoride levels in the water supply are supplemented to an amount that will help protect against … add fluoride to their water supply. Reliable equipment and careful monitoring help maintain these fluoride levels. The … make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks …
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… Vietnamese What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It … acetaminophen. Examples of medications with acetaminophen are Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … germ (virus or bacteria) or parts of the germ. Examples are the measles virus, pertussis (whooping cough) bacteria, …
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… substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where they are at”, whether that is active substance use or abstinence. … driving prevention programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of … must receive enough funding for consistent service What are the benefits of harm reduction related to substance use? …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File … difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can … manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care …
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… human Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in … The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD include … through blood transfusions, though this is extremely rare. It can also be passed onto people who eat BSE-infected …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have good … popsicle sticks or scissors Keep your child away from power tools, lawn mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … to do things or how things work. Your child and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby …
