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Travelling with children

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice before …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' … sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… environment for pathogens (germs) to grow. Germs can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause … tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? Owners are responsible to ensure their hot tub or pool is clean and … pools and Table 2 for hot tubs. Ensure that all chemicals are within the recommended range prior to using your pool or …

Lunches to go

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while … Water, chilled plain milk or fortified soy beverage are all nutritious drink choices. Pack a reusable water … lunches. Keep this in mind when you’re making dinner. Prepare some foods ahead to save time. Boil a few more eggs, cut …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… is in the oceans as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … water. How is chlorine added to my drinking water? There are many different chlorine disinfectant products and each …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Influenza vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, … and even death. The influenza vaccines available in B.C. are either inactivated or live attenuated vaccines. The … influenza vaccine given by injection cannot give you influenza. The vaccine contains killed influenza viruses …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… animal-based foods, such as gelatin or honey Most babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest of the family. Provide a variety of foods that: Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have … A child is more likely to have a febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … certain food sources of fibre. Speak with your health care provider or registered dietitian to find out how much … such as water to help keep your bowel movements soft. Here are some tips to eat more high fibre foods every day: …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat treated and are described here as unpasteurized. These products have a … greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults …