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… of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts notice difficulties with daily activities (e.g., …
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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 … old. This ensures long-lasting immunity. Infants and young children should not receive some vaccines. Contact your …
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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 … cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer …
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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 … the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have good …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … either temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can … The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in the middle ear Wax build-up that …
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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 … scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are … to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they need to be …
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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 kindergarten entry. Children may not know that they have a vision problem. …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear …
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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 … to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and children at greater risk? Infants and children can become …
