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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … common food allergens? To reduce the risk of a food allergy developing, introduce common food allergens when … and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing Risk of Food Allergy in Your Baby HealthLinkBC: …
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… Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, … my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You …
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… specifically to the use of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several … day Note the concentration of nicotine you use. Gradually reducing the concentration of nicotine over time may help … may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress and anxiety. Make a plan Whether you want to …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … Fire-making kit Signalling device (i.e. whistle) Extra food and water Extra clothing Navigational and communication … allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings. If you have an allergy to bee or wasp stings, you should carry medication …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, … Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. … involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do … and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, … What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic …
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… babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do … use? Quitting is the only way to avoid potential health risks from tobacco and nicotine. B.C. offers several free …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Vietnamese The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a …
