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… Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … to the public. Most communities in British Columbia have waterparks, wading pools and beaches where you can cool … community centres, fountains, libraries, swimming pools, water parks and wading pools. If your local community is not …
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… Infants, children and pregnant women are at higher risk. Toddlers and children can ingest lead because of their … precautions can help minimize the risk. Follow these safety tips when removing lead-based paint from walls, … heavy plastic, and seal with tape. Fill a spray bottle with water and a small amount of detergent to wet all surfaces …
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… in leaves and tied with strings Hookah. This is a form of water pipe used to smoke tobacco or tobacco-free herbal … relatively new, we don't have a lot of information on their safety. There is not much research on how effective HTPs are … Chronic bronchitis What are the risks of using a hookah or water pipe? Many believe that the water vapour in a hookah …
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… speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 or take the child to the … are swallowed. Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are … First Steps www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps Rules for operating a licenced child …
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… with your child Use a matter-of-fact, supportive approach Toddlers and young children: In general, toddlers and … immunization appointment. Health Canada recommends that all water given to infants be sterilized. To prepare the sucrose solution: Bring cold tap water to a rolling boil for at least 2 minutes Dissolve 1 …
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… who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I … flattened Snack Unsalted cottage cheese Canned peaches in water, chopped Lunch Dahl (lentil stew) Naan, strips Green … HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in …
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… tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, toothpastes, and other mouth care products. … fluoride is added to or is found naturally in a community's water supply. To find out how much fluoride is in your … fluoride can be toxic. And it can stain a child's teeth. Safety Fluoride is safe in the amounts provided in water …
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… cup Wash your hands, sink and work area with soap and warm water. Dry with a clean towel Wash all equipment in hot, soapy water. Scrub the inside of the bottles and nipples using a … 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and …
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… diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources … you eat. Learn more about Diabetes and hypoglycemia . Food safety The risk of getting food-borne illness increases with pregnancy. Follow food safety precautions for pregnancy to ensure you and your baby …
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… Daytime accidental wetting (diurnal enuresis) Health and safety, ages 2 to 5 years Thumb-sucking: Helping your child …
