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Preventing injuries from physical activity

… physical activity Last updated November 30, 2014 Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. … can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during physical activity and … monkey bars or skipping – are great wearing appropriate safety gear – for example, a helmet, shin guards or mouth …

Physical Abuse

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Violence can happen to anyone—children, teens, adults, older adults, or people with … member Are you worried about your physical or emotional safety or about the safety of someone else? Yes Concerned … (or other caregivers) fail to provide a child with the food, shelter, schooling, clothing, medical care, or …

Iron and Your Health

… tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from animal foods. Females over the age of 50 who still menstruate can …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry … seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … spreading germs. Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a …

HealthLinkBC Files

… are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health and safety. Files are available as printable PDFs and can be … vaccinations and precautions to take while travelling Food safety and how to avoid food poisoning Search or browse for HealthLinkBC Files …

Preventing falls as you age

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Home safety checklist: Most falls among older adults happen at … hazards and improper lighting. You can use the Home Safety Checklist to assess the safety of your home and help minimize your risk of falling. …

Lead Poisoning Screening

… Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the blood of … Lead can also be passed to a baby through breast milk. Children Children should be checked, no matter what their … Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the blood of …

Fluoride During Childhood

… if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is … fluoride can be toxic. And it can stain a child's teeth. Safety Fluoride is safe in the amounts provided in water … fluoride can be toxic. And it can stain a child's teeth. Safety Fluoride is safe in the amounts provided in water …

Autism and Vaccines

… used in other childhood vaccines, play a role in children developing autism. There have been a lot of false … Citations Institute of Medicine (2004). Immunization Safety Review: Vaccines and Autism . Executive Summary. … online: http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2004/Immunization-Safety-Review-Vaccines-and… . Baker JP (2008). Mercury, …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same … D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety Information for children ages 5 and under If you have …