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Iron and Your Health

… For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby's First Foods . How can I get the most iron from food? Food … tea, herbal tea or coffee with your meal. Wait 1 to 2 hours after eating. These beverages can reduce the amount of …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… when held Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age … at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/babys-best-chance See Toddler’s First Steps at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/toddlers-first-steps Child Development Series Your child …

Yersiniosis

… pork. If these are not properly cleaned and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using … by putting their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually appear 3 to 7 days after you are infected. They include abdominal pain, fever …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health … or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to mouth. This … of getting sick. Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… and germs. This is why preventing contamination in the first place is so important. Always shower or bathe with … problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations after using the pool or hot tub A fecal or vomiting incident …

Hearing loss in children

… to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to notice if there is a problem. Have your child’s … want more?’ Imitates different speech sounds Starts saying first words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to …

Impetigo

… that looks like a group of small blisters or red bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid … can take anywhere from 1 to 10 days for the rash to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good … know has impetigo. It is very important to wash your hands after touching the rash, as impetigo spreads easily by …

Toxic shock syndrome

… that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and … In general, TSS symptoms can develop as soon as 12 hours after a surgical procedure. Symptoms usually develop in 3 to … or menstrual cups. If you experience the above symptoms after using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or foam, rub your hands together … I wash my hands? You should wash your hands before or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of … your teeth Insert or remove contact lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care of a sick child Wipe …

Shigellosis

… symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically occur 1 to 3 days after becoming infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to … trained. It can spread when hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then … handlers who do not wash their hands with soap and water after using the washroom. You can become ill if you eat the …