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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to … you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision … you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be … pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … (fluid draining from ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear canal Reddened skin around the ear An … my child’s hearing? Often hearing loss is not preventable. However, you can help protect your child’s hearing by having …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday … (fluid draining from the ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear Reddened skin around the ear An …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by … Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … taste or uterine cramps Children and teens that have asthma are at increased risk of breathing difficulties … If your child has asthma, make sure it is well controlled. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a severe …
