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… nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen … should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink water below the … For more information on preparing infant formula, see HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding your baby formula: Safely …
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… Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect … recommendations for children under 2 years old, visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellants and DEET . How can I … For more information, visit the following HeatlhLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #41e Traveller’s diarrhea …
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… on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand … tests or hearing loss see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #71b Hearing Tests for Infants and … Your Child HealthLinkBC File #50c Childhood Vaccines are Safe HealthLinkBC File #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in …
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… to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy … rinse to freshen your mouth and protect your teeth. Is it safe to seek professional dental care while I am pregnant? … For more information about dental care for your baby, visit HealthLinkBC File #19 Dental Care for Your Infant and …
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… avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink … being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol use, visit HealthLinkBC File #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use . An …
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… childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if your nipples aren’t cracked or … of blood on them, such as razors, toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply … such as agriculture or farming. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05a Nitrate in well water . Metals Since …
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… Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on … pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, …
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… feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain … talk to a registered dietitian. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby's First Foods . How can I get …
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… They must be kept refrigerated and consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange … buy and drink the juice. Will refrigeration make the juice safe? No. Refrigeration does not destroy pathogens, it only … information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk HealthLinkBC …
