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Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and name things like objects and colors. Babies love colourful pictures in books … and grabbing. Let your child struggle and reach for objects in order for them to learn to move to get what they …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry germs. Wiping your child’s … their hands to make sure it is done well, and to help them learn how to do it correctly. How can I avoid spreading germs …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal … sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted … living facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No …

Pregnancy and dental health

… the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal disease … at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk of infant death …

Impetigo

… of small blisters or red bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid seeps out. When the fluid … The rash will spread if not treated. This rash usually appears around the nose, mouth, and other parts of the face. It … can be passed on. Impetigo also spreads by touching objects contaminated with the bacteria. It can take anywhere …

Pneumococcal conjugate PCV 13 vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or are waiting for one Had a stem …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be … affect the liver and it takes days before symptoms appear. Symptoms from drinking water with cyanobacterial toxins … cyanobacteria include: skin rashes and irritation of the ears and eyes. It is important that you rinse your body with …

Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine

… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? … Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined … influenzae Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. What is the immune system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some … of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine at the same time does …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… become infected when you breathe in these droplets, touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or … low. In B.C., about 4 people out of 1 million get it every year. Even if you have close contact with a person with … to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism …