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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare …
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… house or yard. This allows your toddler to sit on the potty quickly when they feel the urge to go. If your child won’t … starting playschool, or experiencing the arrival of a new baby, can result in your toddler wanting to wear diapers …
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… about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can … your child to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, … if any unusual or unexpected side effects happen after getting the vaccines. There is an extremely rare …
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… may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal … disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having … and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing …
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… if you are pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and the first dose … to further reduce the risk of passing the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if …
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… There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … such as a friend, partner, or community support worker. Getting early and regular prenatal care is an important step …
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… this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at … Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or infant formula mixed with well water, … safe for nitrate levels. If possible, breastfeed your baby Boiling your water can increase the amount of nitrate …
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… children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … such as yeast, or to latex. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. …
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… children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child …