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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Vietnamese The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … for your kids (e.g. grandparents, daycare staff, friends, babysitters) What do I do if my child is burned?* Remove any …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … tip with petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the …
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… red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, … my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when your …
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… are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest of … Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made … serving. Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk …
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… Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made … or no added salt or sugar See HealthLinkBC File #69c: Baby's first foods for information on introducing solid … soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know that they have a vision problem. …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A … of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, visit Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology …
