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… are directed by an adult, have a set timeline and don`t always ensure the child is ready for learning before … and successes. Focus your praise on the action rather than ‘being good’. Use comments such as “Wow - you had a pee on … during the day by 4 years of age or was using the toilet well for 6 months or more and now seems to be slipping back. …
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… an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your baby. A doctor, with expertise in interpreting … with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do a prenatal ultrasound: A transabdominal …
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… death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, including those who are unable to get the vaccine. … the clinic, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health … a previous dose of a COVID-19 vaccine without another cause being identified Have a history of MIS-C (a rare …
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… you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? … 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health … 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap-IPV vaccine. GBS …
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… you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is offered to … against HPV The vaccine works best when it is given before being exposed to the virus Children in grade 6 only need 2 … Common reactions may include soreness, redness and swelling in the arm where the vaccine was given. Headache and …
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… weakened immune systems (such as those with HIV or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not … to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized fruitvegetable …
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… influenza vaccine only have redness, soreness or swelling where the vaccine was given. Some people, especially … provider. You may need to be tested for allergies before being immunized. People with egg allergies can be safely … to influenza, especially those in the third trimester. As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic …
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… you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine and … known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. Pertussis can cause … weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause being identified, should not get the Tdap vaccine. GBS is …
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… cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your … a special diet for chronic hepatitis? No. Try to eat as well as you can to help support your liver and overall … minerals. What if I have extra weight? Healthy eating and being active is important for everyone, regardless of body …
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… provider prior to your visit. For a full list of ways to reduce your child’s discomfort during immunization, … applied. The instructions below are for children who are being immunized according to the B.C. routine childhood … have been applied. These include paleness, redness or swelling of the skin. Serious side effects occur rarely. In …