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… redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or …
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… You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes Drink … 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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… on the palms of the hands or bottoms of the feet. Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher …
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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 to a medical treatment on their own as …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …
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… experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need … Try dancing, skipping, jumping or running Play with other children when possible to help develop social skills such as … your child’s creativity, curiosity and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the …
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… How do I know my child is ready for toilet learning? Most children show interest in learning to use the toilet between … everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to consider a more … independent. However, it is important to keep in mind that children develop and learn new skills at different rates and …
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… foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 …
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… Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy … to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The maximum safe amount for children and youth is much lower and depends on their body … are the main source of sugar in the average Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of these …
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… to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be … eat along with a new food for them to try. Sometimes young children want the same foods over and over again. This is … normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and touch a food many times …
