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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a … stay away from work, school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. Who can get fifth disease? Anyone can …
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… updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … in B.C. 1-800-663-1441. Does drinking during breast/chest feeding cause FASD? No, drinking alcohol while breast/chest …
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… Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series Download PDF Document English … they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … off and landing, breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are … than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be able to tell you what …
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… useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … crying is constant or louder than usual, or your baby is feeding poorly, has difficulty breathing, a fever or is …
