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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor performance in school or lack of concentration Lack of … physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where … better. Prolonged and/or severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … energy drinks, use them with caution. Check the label for the caffeine content. Follow the warnings and … not needed for most children and teens who are physically active. Water is the best source of hydration. For those …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or still water. … in a water body increases, a dense mass called a bloom will form. Cyanobacteria blooms are natural. However, some human …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … after biting birds infected with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if … is the common name for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET is the active ingredient in the most effective and widely used …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … the recommended childhood vaccines that they are eligible for. For more information on the recommended childhood … transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 sexually active people who are unimmunized will get HPV at some time. …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … vaccines are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and HPV2 approved for use only in … sex with males, including those who may not yet be sexually active and are questioning their sexual orientation Males …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … a lot of stigma that can lead to anxiety, fear and misinformation about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor … The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series …
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… play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92a Child Development Series … play a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn … and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need at least 180 minutes of physical …
