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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, … B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B vaccine is given to a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and children at greater risk? Infants and children can become …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 … English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and … air conditioners may cause dehydration Stop and wake your baby for feeds if they become sleepy while travelling in the …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated … English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … about how to make every sleep as safe as possible for your baby. See HealthLinkBC File #107 Safe Sleeping For Babies …
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… Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent adult teeth into the proper …
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… perishable food that returns home at the end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools have rules about the types of … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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… Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and … wrong.” Notice cues that say distress You cannot spoil a baby with too much attention. Do not ignore distress cues that tell you when your baby is hurt, sick, afraid or lonely. Responding to your …
