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… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the … to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines …
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… Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 105 Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care … as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They …
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… The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the …
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… Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69c Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s …
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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or the … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …
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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … more information about fever and temperature taking, visit Caring for Kids at …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are … than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be able to tell you what …
