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Safe sleeping for babies

… is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to … use The use of certain drugs or substances during and after pregnancy can increase the risk of sleep related infant …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… care team may include a nurse, occupational therapist, dietitian, pharmacist, physician, speech-language … Chewing and swallowing information includes: The type of diet or texture-modified food Thickness of liquids Seating … and thickened liquids, see the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, therapeutic diets and texture modifications, like thickened fluids and … such as lifts, grab bars and a raised toilet seat Special dietary needs Safety and security of your home Preparing …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …

Pertussis whooping cough

… 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… drinks are the main source of sugar in the average Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of …

Healthy snacks for adults

… information, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca Nutrition Series … (#68c) Iron in Foods (#68d) Calcium and your health (#68e) Dietary Fats and Your Health (#68f) Fibre and Your Health … Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your health (#68n) … …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as …