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… to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to notice if there is a problem. Have your child’s … want more?’ Imitates different speech sounds Starts saying first words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to …
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… and always use absorbent material, such as paper towels, first. Then clean the area of the spill more thoroughly with … of your gloves in a plastic bag. Add gloves to your first aid kit so you are prepared. How do I protect myself … or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before and after providing care to a person After …
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… your baby will change depending on their appetite. When you first introduce solid foods, your baby may only eat around 2 … coconut For more information HealthLink File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
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… with hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… the vaccine, especially those receiving the vaccine for the first time. Symptoms can include fever, headache, aching … about 1 to 4 days, or an average of 2 days, after you are first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other …
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… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … die or have permanent brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the …
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… about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… their bedroom Sleep in the same room as your infant for the first 6 months. This is safest for them, whether for naps … illness in infants and young children Toddler’s First Steps For more information on safer sleep for infants … babies Perinatal Services BC: Safer Infant Sleep Toddler’s First Steps: Sleep and Your Toddler For more information …
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… to quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and … quitting smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco use to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous … supports to quit commercial tobacco, please visit First Nations Health Authority . B.C. Smoking Cessation …
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… If not treated, many of these disorders can cause severe developmental delay, other health problems and even sudden … can prevent: Growth problems Intellectual disability or developmental delay Shock Unexpected death Blood disorders: … to double check the few disorders that can be missed on the first (early) screen. Can I wait and have my baby screened …
