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… addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or … between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child should see your family …
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… to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water is not safe or if you are not … Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. Available online: …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, … cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink …
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… Fibrosis? What Causes It? What Is Carrier Screening? Who Should Be Screened? What If You Are a Carrier? Is Screening Accurate? Should You Be Screened? What … your doctor about genetic counselling and screening your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood …
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… or during your pregnancy. footnote 3 Your other children should receive their immunizations on schedule. Having your … Immunization (NACI) (2018). Immunizations in pregnancy and breastfeeding. In Canadian Immunization Guide: Part …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib … influenzae Type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . If your baby has been started on a primary series of DTaP-IPV-Hib, which does not include hepatitis B, they should complete their immunizations with the same vaccine. …
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… they develop more insulin resistance. The risks to your baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth … can cause your baby to be very large. Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Current as of: …
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… for making a birth plan. Choose where you want to have your baby. It could be a hospital, a birthing centre, or your … to delay some tests so you can hold your baby and start breastfeeding right away. List who you want to be there with …
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… surfaces that many people touch regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with … your child may not want to eat or drink. If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, continue to offer breast milk …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive the vaccine. Grade 6 students who have … Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as …
