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… Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69c Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 … my baby to drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or …
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… Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … decay (cavities)? Early childhood tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk …
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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 … garments and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight …
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… Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … latent, or hidden, stages. This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any … cause serious complications, such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to …
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… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may consent …
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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 … are not recommended for use with children younger than 2 years of age. However, when children aged 6 months to 2 …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are …
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… Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Human … that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula … of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is … ASA or Aspirin® should NOT be given to anyone under 20 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
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… updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood … of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. How can I make …
