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The benefits of immunizing your child

… on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened … or animal cells. The viruses needed to make some vaccines can only be grown in human or animal cells. After the virus …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… This despite warnings on the label and guidance from the Canadian Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and … flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … can: Disrupt sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… PDF Document English Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is not part … not receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… the liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … diet for chronic hepatitis? No. Try to eat as well as you can to help support your liver and overall health. Aim for a … foods daily. Examples of healthy eating patterns include Canada’s food guide and the Mediterranean and DASH diets. …

Sputum testing for Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air … sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, … organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free …

Your childs feelings

… learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and relaxed or tense and upset. … to feelings and talking about your child’s emotions, you can help your child understand feelings like happy, sad, … ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… principle of “serve and return” is an important idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime … Repeated, positive “serve and return” interactions can play a big role in your child’s healthy development. … say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and …