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… fluoridation. Natural fluoride levels in the water supply are supplemented to an amount that will help protect against … does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects teeth when they first appear and as they develop over time. … 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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… BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … your child’s routine immunizations. Speak with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV … infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. The hepatitis A vaccine … is the best way to protect against hepatitis A infection. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants are … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when you are cleaning. If the area is larger, it may require …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. … date. To help you remember, write the date on the lid when you first open the can.  How do I get formula to the …
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… or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family member or friend takes over financial … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your …
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… 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and … ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those with frailty or mobility … is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 …
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… hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) there is a chance … Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they will die almost immediately. It is the reaction to these tiny parasitic …
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… health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer … fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, beans, some dark …