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Time for bed

… Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. … a home that is smoke free At the right temperature (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has … night peaks between 18 months to 2 years and then decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to console their crying baby and they … when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or overwhelm you. What is shaken baby syndrome? Shaken baby … and their neck muscles are not strong enough to support the weight of their head. During shaking, an infant's head moves …

Syphilis

… may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your … as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is … worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can … the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… by common antibiotics and continue to grow, which may cause you to become sick. C. diff produces toxins that can … and visitors: Wash your hands Put an isolation gown on over your clothing. This will help to avoid contact with any … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your health care provider If … www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air Government of Canada: National Pollutant Release Inventory: …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and … say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and name … makes them upset (for example, their block tower has fallen over), be patient and empathetic. This will help give them …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect the penis, vulva (area outside of the … time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common … vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each … and surfaces Wash plates, utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot soapy water. Change dishcloths daily to …