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Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a variety of safe textures Your baby will be able to eat soft textures, even before …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … that you have an ultrasound during your first and second trimesters. What information will a prenatal … any concerns your health care provider might have about your uterus, ovaries, placenta or cervix First …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza … of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for … is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … up activities, such as using a computer or tablet, playing video games, or watching television. These activities can … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … antibiotics, keep taking your birth control pills and use a second form of birth control, such as a condom, until your … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of … or hotter and keep it at this temperature for at least 15 seconds. Stir often to keep all the milk at the same … a clean and sanitized food thermometer. Put the thermometer about two-thirds of the way into the milk; do not rest it on …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the … TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may … Tubersol® under the top layer of skin on your forearm. Second appointment You must go back to the clinic 48 to 72 …

Spongy moth spraying

… the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with … moth 24-hour information line: 1-866-917-5999 Island Health Video: “Spongy Moth Aerial Spraying: Is It Safe?” …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter … using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap, and use a paper towel to …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … or your health care provider if you have questions about the specific form or amount of folate in a supplement. … A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you choose to eat liver or liver products …