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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated October 30, … their baby formula for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula, it’s important to prepare and store it … cup Wash your hands, sink and work area with soap and warm water. Dry with a clean towel Wash all equipment in hot, …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to water and not …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … is called methemoglobinemia. When this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies … should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink water below the …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … cases, drinking water suppliers disinfect water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking … cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer for your child to get the vaccine …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, … cause discoloured water at concentrations that are still safe to drink. As a precaution, don’t drink discoloured …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … of extensive research show that water fluoridation is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for … other cavity-related oral health problems. Is fluoridation safe? Yes. Fluoride has been studied thoroughly as a public …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking … responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and your family to drink. Water samples should …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … The guideline is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is … have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is at safe levels. If levels are not safe, they are advised to …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos at …
