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… active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, and after the … before the immunization for babies up to and including 12 months of age Why? Research shows that this sweet tasting …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight … child and increase the risk of heat-related illness Dress babies in one layer, with no hats or foot coverings, like …
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… researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health …
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… death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis …
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… in boys than girls Environmental risk factors: Kitchen hazards: Hot drinks left unattended Tripping over a child … turned outward Hot stove elements or oven doors Bathroom hazards: Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances … such as hair straighteners or curling irons Other hazards: The glass of a gas fireplace or glass-fronted gas …
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… caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health …
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… refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they … decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may need to … or pacifiers? Soothers or pacifiers are sometimes given to babies during rest, sleep or other times. If you choose to …
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… for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into drinking water … including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may ingest lead from many … about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 Lead Paint and Hazards . How can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was …
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… and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can … soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health …
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… For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful … language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or … of time Uses 2 to 3 words to talk and ask for things Is understood by people who are around them most of the time …
