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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69e Child … eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are eating or drinking …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69b Child … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child … information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose …
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… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … care provider. Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do a prenatal ultrasound: A transabdominal …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … can be bought off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some … Some people can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing …
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… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the … nicotine over time may help reduce your level of dependence Find your “why” Think about the ways your life may improve …
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… light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of … products from your grocer or other commercial stores. Always check the label on the milk product for assurance that … rest it on the side or the bottom of the container. If you find the temperature has fallen below 74°C (165°F), raise …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can … Other foods are not and may contain raw ingredients. Always read the label and follow cooking and storage …
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… ahead to assure that they have vaccine in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR … the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to … reduce substance use, call your local public health unit to find out about services in your area. You can also call the …
