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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … Keep in mind that infants and young children may not show the early signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … or chestfeeding For more safety information on how to keep pregnant or early postpartum individuals safe …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, … Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and … calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? Second-hand … such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have …
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… can reduce the chance of infecting yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) …
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… Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and … is someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when … and stay calm. Your child’s sense of security depends on knowing they are safe, so soothe or comfort them. Once they …
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… severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of … and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … properly maintain water quality by identifying problems, knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how and when to …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other … can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It spreads …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by … of our communities can cause health concerns. People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may …
