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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink … Document Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe …
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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 … Your baby can fall to the floor or slip between your body and the cushions and leave them unable to breathe. Have …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … help you form the strong bond that your baby’s brain and body needs to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell … times of mild distress, such as when they are learning to sleep longer periods at night. Young children need to know …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium … how much calcium is absorbed from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC … English Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is found in …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, and he was drooling. Janet rushed Nathan to …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
