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Safe chairs for babies in the first year

… For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his … solid foods. Safe, comfy seating for your baby will make mealtimes easier and more … use the waist and leg straps. Check that your baby’s hands, arms, and legs can't get …

Child Car Seats

… Overview Infant and child car safety seats save lives. A child who is … If your child needs attention while you are driving, stop the car. Then take care of your … If your child needs attention while you are driving, stop the car. Then take care of your …

Office Ergonomics

Overview What is ergonomics? Ergonomics (say "er-guh-NOM-iks") is the study of the kind of work you do, the environment you work in, and the tools you use to do your job. The goal of office …

Concussion

Condition Basics What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside …

Travel Health

… antibacterial ointments, medicine for motion sickness, and antidiarrheal medicines. Your … Avoid stays in polluted cities or at high altitudes if you have asthma, chronic … can lead to sexually transmitted infections. Altitude Altitude sickness occurs when you …

Mobility Problems Getting In and Out of a Car Safely

Overview How to get in and out of a car If you have problems with mobility or balance, getting into a car may be difficult. It's easiest and safest to sit down in the car first, and then move your …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… 66 Why is immunization important for health care … at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

18c The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… of the vaccine to take at home by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every … of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required … of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A booster dose may be required …

Tetanus

… asking questions about your symptoms and past health and doing a physical examination. … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD …