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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File … (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older … to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe and if left untreated, it can spread …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … it is important to see a health care provider. Discuss your symptoms with them and remember to tell them where you have … nausea and vomiting, call your health care provider. These symptoms could be an early sign of Reye Syndrome, a rare but …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to … of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child should see 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 damaged by …
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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 … in the weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care … provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Blurred vision Headaches Red, itchy or watery eyes …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … rather the child’s behaviour, overall appearance and other symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting … irritable Has a fever and signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … https://csaci.ca/patient-school-resources/. What are the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction? Symptoms of a severe … anaphylaxis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or …
