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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the vaccine? Immunization is the best … COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care … of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several vaccines. Why is it important …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is when something becomes stuck in a person's airway, making …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and … Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… to minimize the health risks to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? Exposure to … to use in areas accessible to children or pregnant women. When painting your home, make sure that the paint you use … Vacuum with a HEPA vacuum cleaner. Wash your hands, face, tools and your personal protective equipment once your work …
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… produced by a vaping product, such as an electronic cigarette. The device heats a liquid (usually known as … addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and cravings when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular … that cause health harms. If you are using vaping as a tool to reduce harm or gradually quit nicotine use, it’s …
