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… or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg 9 to … continue to follow the recommendations for females 19 to 49 years old. Females with heavy menstrual bleeding may need … For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby's First Foods . How can I get the most iron from food? Food …
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… your pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup and keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, … Minor animal bites from a pet can usually be treated at home. Clean any bite or scratch with warm water and soap … eat. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer Do not let your pet eat …
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… retardants and foams. If inhaled or ingested, immediate first aid is likely not required. But, you should contact a … before wearing it. For more information about health and safety around fire retardants, see BC Centre for Disease … . For water and food safety information when you return home after a wildfire, read Recover after a wildfire …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 … a dose of the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine at 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox … get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR … vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… that are lower in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include a vegetable or fruit with each snack. Rinse … fruit, nuts or whole grain breakfast cereal or granola Homemade whole grain muffin with added fruit like berries, … Whole grain English muffin, nut butter and fruit slices Homemade smoothie or lassi Blend together fruit and/or …
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… to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to notice if there is a problem. Have your child’s … want more?’ Imitates different speech sounds Starts saying first words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to 2 years old Points to body parts when asked Follows simple …
