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… continue until they’re 9 to 12 months of age. Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it … of iron-rich foods. One to 2 years Continue to offer water from an open cup in between meals for thirst. If your … for Your 1 to 3 Year Old Child Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… 48 hours could be considered for cleaning in hot soapy water, and dry them in a hot dryer for 15 minutes. Items …
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… also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can … time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing suits, make … sun's UV rays can be reflected off snow. Concrete, sand and water reflect less than 20 per cent. Children always need to …
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… HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40d Living Well with Hepatitis B Virus Infection Canadian Liver Foundation at www.liver.ca , or …
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… PM2.5, PM10) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Water vapor Hydrocarbons (for example benzene) Aldehydes … Visit www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-quality/aqhi Make sure fresh air-intake vents … ealth-canada/services/air-quality/pollutants/carbon-monoxide/preventing-exposure.html#a2 . Use air cleaners: Air cleaners …
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… (Spikevax) and Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)) protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome … are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of … Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new illness preventing you from your regular activities, you should wait …
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… subunit vaccine (Novavax Nuvaxovid) protects against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome … Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new illness preventing you from your regular activities, you should wait … worsening of your illness. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infection of the airways and lungs caused by the SARS-CoV-2 …
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… such as meningitis, measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), …
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… anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and … preference for sweet foods Choose energy drinks instead of water and nutritious drinks like milk Vitamins and minerals … for most children and teens who are physically active. Water is the best source of hydration. For those involved in …
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… your home Keep your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are breast/chest-feeding and … drinks Eat fruits and vegetables. They have a high water content and can help keep you hydrated Take a cool …
