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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be … swimming, playing or walking outdoors. What are other sun safety tips? Always protect your child’s skin and try to …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also … include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting …
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… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy … caffeinated drinks to reduce the risk of dehydration Car Safety Never leave your infant or child alone in the car, …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a … colds, ear/nose discharge or ear infections end Never bring food or drinks in the pool. This can create bacteria and …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Breastfeeding is the best way to reduce the risk of foodborne and waterborne illness. You should purify (boil … who are no longer nursing should continue to eat solid food in addition to ORS. For more information For more …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision … You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children by doing the following: Do not allow …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … either temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can … The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in the middle ear Wax build-up that …
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… Iron in Foods Last updated March 25, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and what food sources of iron you eat. What foods contain iron? Iron …
