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… to offer human milk if you’re able to, until your baby is 2 years or older. Why is human milk good for my baby? Human … close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will also help your baby’s … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … to adjust the qualities of water to reduce corrosion. Schools have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is …
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… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV … of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the …
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… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … my baby to drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor … severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage … from a Giardia infection, you should not go to work or school. Do not swim in lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines … swelling or redness where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. …
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… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to … die and as many as 80 percent have permanent brain damage. Shaking injuries do not occur during regular … going over bumps in a stroller does not cause SBS. What damage can shaking a baby cause? Shaking a baby can cause: …
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… provided by families, usually by a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with … HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and …
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… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 years 700 mg 4 to 8 years 1000 mg 9 to 18 years* 1300 mg 19 … **Fortified plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy …
