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Your childs feelings

… adults. They may not know the words angry, sad, happy or scared, but they will experience these feelings. Value … child to speak up and give their point of view, and then carefully consider it. Children can be very creative and … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are … at about 2 weeks of age and continuing until about 3 to 4 months. This period of crying is referred to as the Period … you received at the hospital. For mothers that did not give birth at a hospital in British Columbia, you can receive the …

The pregnant traveller

… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to discuss … system. Malaria increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria to other … if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to your home Cover your mouth and nose …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your care provider is there to answer questions and help you to …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: There is a … are at risk for a bowel obstruction, check with your health care provider about whether a high fibre diet is right for …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … If your child is at risk, ask your child’s health care provider to write an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan that … and snacks How can I prepare my child for school or child care? Give child care staff a copy of your child's …

Mumps

… the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 … vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be immunized.People … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB … likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight Offering regularly scheduled …

Head lice

… should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the household … nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best for you or your child. Always carefully follow the directions for use on the label and …