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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … or visit ImmunizeBC https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth …
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… Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet … soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash the …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Size Total Fibre (grams) Vegetables and fruit Apple, with skin 1 medium 3.5 Avocado ½ fruit 6.7 Banana or kiwi 1 … 175 mL or ¾ cup 6.8 Split peas, cooked 175 mL or ¾ cup 4.2 Sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted 60 mL or ¼ cup 3.6 g = …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when you are angry with them. Let your child know you love them by smiling, touching, talking, …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many …
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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 …
