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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … naps and at night How can I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the … decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children discover and start expressing their independence. …
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… D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety …
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… keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child … Tooth Decay www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/dental_care_children/tooth_decay.asp . When will my child get teeth? …
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… of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the … bed use starts before 35 years of age. In British Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning … not covered by clothing or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? …
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… sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you … store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to …
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… on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on their own. Avoid using items that prop …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels above …
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… numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions … cream or patch was applied. The instructions below are for children who are being immunized according to the B.C. … or patch should be applied to the upper arm as shown for children at the 12 month immunization visit. Age Where to …
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… of doses at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the … Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and older. You will receive 1 dose … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant … groups should not sell or serve unpasteurized juice. Children on field trips to farms or farm markets should not … juice and cider products to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the …
