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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are head lice? Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, … The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Blurred vision Headaches Red, itchy or watery eyes or discharge Squinting … drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury Teach children to sit at least 3 metres (8 to 10 …
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… being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong … and men over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with …
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… Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … eyelid Covering or closing one eye Tilting or holding the head in an unusual position Sensitivity to light Lack of …
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… child may have shaking or jerking movements of their body, head, arms or legs and may lose consciousness. Febrile … seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even …
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… Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to the ear Can hearing change? Yes, hearing can … cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months … when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves head in direction of sounds Pays attention to music Notices …
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… name given to the assortment of signs and symptoms of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an infant, with or without impact to the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to … different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … ear Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear An injury to the ear What hearing tests will my child receive? … using small earphones. Small sensors are placed on the forehead and behind each ear to measure response from the …
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… methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants … blackflies. These products should not be used on children younger than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than …
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… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older …
