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… The majority of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, … may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye …
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… being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each … and men over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with … use calcium for healthy bones and muscles. Adults over 50 years of age need to take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger … this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 … or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months …
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… armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October … Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … fluid in the middle ear. This test can also detect other problems of the middle ear Otoacoustic Emissions (called …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink … disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine …
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… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? … travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also … to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV …
