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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 … entering and turning on the hot water taps Place a fence or safety screen around fireplaces and other heaters to prevent …
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… 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 … they can learn to take some responsibility for their safety. When your child is ready, teach them: To carry their …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the more difficult it may … You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children. Teach children to play safely with toys …
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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 … You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the following: Do not allow …
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… try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well … safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that …
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… Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When … reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to … Head lice are not spread through contact with furniture, pets or carpets. There is no evidence that a major cleaning …
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… updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I … Nutritious sources of fat are important for your growing child Offer new foods. You may need to offer a new food more …
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… bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What … crib. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian … SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many childhood illnesses. Breastfeeding is easier when you share …
