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… The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not … to the scalp, at the bottom of the neck and behind the ears. If your child has an itchy scalp or was exposed to … for pregnant or nursing people and children less than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating …
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… the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral … These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk … pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. … sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden … sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any problems from sleeping on their backs. When your baby can …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … in a carrier or stroller for more than an hour. As they get older, babies like to play and move around outdoors. To …
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… offer human milk if you’re able to, until your baby is 2 years or older. Why is human milk good for my baby? Human milk is … close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will also help your baby’s …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which include … jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not …
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… nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. … The transducer creates sound waves that the human ear cannot hear. The ultrasound machine detects sound waves that bounce …
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… may not become ill. In people who become ill, symptoms appear months after exposure and can last for several months. … cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines … a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is …
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… that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of …
