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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File … food allergens are iron-rich and can be part of your baby’s first foods. You can start with the common food allergens … my baby to drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or … and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Babys first foods …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … information on recreational water quality testing. Take a first aid course Take a first aid course that teaches: … (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a responsible adult. …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … swimming, playing or walking outdoors. What are other sun safety tips? Always protect your child’s skin and try to …
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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 … the risk is one in 20. Because lung cancer takes time (years) to develop, the risk of developing lung cancer from … Radon www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html . Is there radon in B.C.? Yes, …
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… take care of your baby; it is important for all parents, babysitters and caregivers to be informed about safe … or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian … The risk also goes up if there is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October … throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home isolation means you avoid contact with other people. …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 … smaller portions Cool very hot items at room temperature at first. Place them in the fridge when steaming stops Leave … 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving the home Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … space at the top. Use tested recipes when canning, for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds … use all unopened canned or bottled foods within one year. For more information Home canning is perfectly safe …
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… who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I … your baby will change depending on their appetite. When you first introduce solid foods, your baby may only eat around 2 … (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well (#69d) Meal and snack ideas for your …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last … related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By … talk to a health care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what measures exist to reduce …
