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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … the day. What nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients … over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, …

Burns and scalds in young children

… as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they … and still growing, so complications can be worse than in older individuals What are the potential consequences of a … years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and scalds occur more frequently in boys than …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… they can develop a heat-related illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young … child fluid replacement products like Pedialyte 1 year and older Give your child fluid replacement products, such as …

Insect repellents and DEET

… to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect repellent containing 30% … on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. Do not allow …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, … your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… play with others May start to identify with a specific gender Shows an increased attention span Solves problems by … Uses social language, such as please and thank you Copies adult behaviours Gets frustrated sometimes because they want …

Shingles vaccine

… get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a … infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the …

Pertussis whooping cough

… Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… . Are newer vaccines safer than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little … for your child: Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older Scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, whole grain toast, … yogurt Lunch and dinner ideas 6-12 months One year and older Congee (rice porridge) with small pieces of tofu and …