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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. … and toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler First Steps Vitamin D content of specific foods: Canadian …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC … 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 50 8 mg 18 mg 51 and older 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy, any age -- 27 mg Lactation, under 19 -- 10 mg … needs. How do I get enough iron if I'm pregnant? During pregnancy, more iron is needed to support the growth of your …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats … Choose skinless poultry and lean cuts of meat such as inside or outside round roast, sirloin roast or steak, pork …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” teeth, by 3 years of age. The …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated … the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … when held Can move or shuffle on belly and then crawl Takes first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … cough can be a deadly disease for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. … to a more positive immunization experience for both you and your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … things work. Your child and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps … encourage physical activity early on, and is updated on a weekly basis. Play for toddlers As your child grows, experts …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to make … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
