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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as needed Remove seeds or pits Cut grapes, cherry tomatoes and … and be more likely to try and enjoy a variety of foods. What should I feed my baby? Your baby can eat many of the …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine? The COVID-19 … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … get one dose. If you have a weakened immune system, you may need more than one dose depending on your immunization …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency … (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from … (ECPs), otherwise known as “morning after pills". You don’t need to take them the next morning, but they are most …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … 4 years of age and people with weakened immune systems may need more than one dose depending on their immunization …
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… a fun and educational event, but any contact with animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread … include Q fever, psittacosis, toxoplasmosis and worms. What are the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever … diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use … or fed some human milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when choosing a vitamin D supplement? …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is early childhood tooth decay (cavities)? Early … the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may need to be removed. What can contribute to tooth decay? The …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute … symptoms? Within 1 to 2 days of being exposed to norovirus you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, … illness is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the …
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… children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin … containers and replace them if they are out of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …
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… can happen at any time. It is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the facility’s evacuation plan Where would facility …
