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Norovirus

… of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? … source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? …

Babys first foods

… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … foods help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing …

Swimmers itch

… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, avoid areas with lots of weed growth. There may be more snails and larvae around aquatic …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. …

Typhoid vaccine

… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form of … Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose of vaccine given by …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … from being stimulated. An environment with lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what … experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need …

Lead paint and hazards

… and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … with lead dust during renovations, move toddlers, preschool children, and pregnant women elsewhere until the work … the least amount of lead dust. As chemical stripping agents also contain potentially harmful substances, they …

Heat-related illness

… mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress … in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering formula until your baby is 9 to 12 … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will also help your baby’s … This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most babies feed … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …