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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe … allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… 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 … risk of heat-related illness by keeping infants and young children in a cool space indoors during the hottest hours of …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… 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 young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less …

Ultraviolet radiation

… responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your … aging of your eye lenses. This can lead to clouding (cataracts), non-cancerous growths of tissue (pterygium), … of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …

Your childs feelings

… Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and … expressed around them, and the environment they live in. Children have the same feelings as adults. They may not know … or scared, but they will experience these feelings. Value children It’s very important for a child to feel confident …

Food safety in child care facilities

… include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for children 5 and under. Avoid serving: Unpasteurized milk and … eggs, meat, poultry or seafood Raw sprouts Honey for children under 1 year Don’t prepare foods when you are sick …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … cages or litter boxes Clean around the house When should children wash their hands? Children should always wash their hands before they eat or …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are …

A better immunization experience for your child

… Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. … a matter-of-fact, supportive approach Toddlers and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the …