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… who are not given breast milk should be fed a store-bought infant formula. Continue providing the formula until they are 9 to … starting at 6 months of age. These include iron-fortified infant cereal, meat, poultry, fish, egg, lentils, beans and …
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… undercooked poultry and meats, unpasteurized milk, food and water contaminated with fecal material, and animals … wells are not treated properly, drinking the water may be unsafe. This drinking water can be contaminated with human … cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on … more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25c Hepatitis B Infant Vaccine . The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is also provided … person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… effects on the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous … and nervous system functions. Currently there is no known safe level of lead exposure and no known safe blood lead … heavy plastic, and seal with tape. Fill a spray bottle with water and a small amount of detergent to wet all surfaces …
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… very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization … someone with HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to … personal items that could have blood on them. Mix 9 parts water to 1 part bleach For more information HealthLinkBC …
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… Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on … damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends … person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Tetanus, diphtheria and polio …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These rules apply around all bodies of water, from the beaches to private pools and bathtubs. Any …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 … foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any … “danger zone”. Never thaw foods at room temperature. The safest way to thaw food is in the fridge. Place the food in …
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… problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened … be treated at home. Clean any bite or scratch with warm water and soap right after the injury. See your health care … you choose to feed these products to your pet, handle them safely. Wash and disinfect all surfaces and pet bowls that …
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… How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always … young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety Information for children ages 5 and under If you have … For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: …
