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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are … to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they need to be …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very severe bacterial infection … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know that they have a vision problem. …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …
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… you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. You can also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s … to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty Heavy sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry and flushed Seeming more …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Why is it important to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems with …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, … in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 … Always supervise babies and young children when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from …
