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… calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your baby. If you feel unable to cope, call … or those with any resentment towards the baby look after the baby, even for a short time. Why do babies cry? … you received at the hospital. For mothers that did not give birth at a hospital in British Columbia, you can receive the …
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… 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … twice as much iron as people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body … is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a store-bought infant formula. Continue …
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… suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which … The table below lists some foods that contain vitamin D. Should I take a supplement? Food sources of vitamin D are … 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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… them. When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread to people. For this reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which … such as cows, goats, sheep, horses, rabbits, pigs, poultry, rodents and reptiles in petting zoos and on open farms …
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… into drinking water through contact with building plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for … for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … is being done to address lead in drinking water? The Ministry of Health works with the regional health authorities, …
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… that looks like a group of small blisters or red bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid … for the rash to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a family member … you should watch for signs in your own children, and try to limit your child’s contact with them. Wash your hands …
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… permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 … the hospital before you go home or in your community soon after birth. Most babies born in a hospital are screened … children with a mild sedation Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months …
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… Laboratory Accreditation. For more information, visit Ministry of Health - Drinking Water Quality at … see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? … recommend for your home or community drinking water. What should I do if I have been drinking water with high levels …
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… tell you if your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed … antibiotics they should stay home for at least 24 hours after starting their treatment. It is important that your … melt and reach the eye. This works best if you are trying to put ointment into the eyes of children when they …
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… to What is the role of family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an …