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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting … are still developing. Second-hand smoke is harmful to babies and children in the following ways: Babies who …

Hearing loss in children

… Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also … For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful …

A better immunization experience for your child

… active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, and after the … milk also contains natural calming substances. Formula fed babies: A sucrose solution can be given immediately before …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social services Should families, caregivers and friends be … use disorder. People may use substances for enjoyment and socializing, or to cope with pain or trauma. Substance use … use of any substances or using substances for positive or social benefits, to having problems with substance use, and …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… deaths. They can also connect people to health and social services Mental wellness and healing support programs … stigma Increase access to support programs, and health and social services Reduce sharing of substance use equipment …

Hearing loss in adults

… It can be adapted to different situational needs (such as social, recreational and work environments). People with … with untreated hearing loss may become: Withdrawn and socially isolated which can lead to risk of depression …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include withholding … regain their confidence and skills Help reduce the person's social isolation Have appropriate resources to help older …

Sleep related infant death

… clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of … sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest Helps your baby’s … such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk … and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most babies feed at least 8 times in 24 hours (one day). This …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and … and even sudden infant death. In B.C., there are about 60 babies born each year (1 out of every 750) who are found to … (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with …