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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or …
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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … advance preparation is enough for most school age children. Older children may benefit from longer preparation time, but …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect repellent containing 30% …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … . Are newer vaccines safer than older vaccines? Yes. Advances in science have improved how … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69k Child Nutrition Series … diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout provides … to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for people who …
