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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink … life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … of the room should be comfortable for an adult. A well-fitted sleep sack, sleeper, or light blanket should be …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … medication will be in the breast milk. Children should sleep in rooms with screened windows, or under bed nets, …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies … diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … child are out in the sun. Use a lip balm with SPF 30 as well. Make sure to use products approved by the Canadian …
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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get protected against other diseases. The following …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for …
