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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 … fluid in the middle ear. This test can also detect other problems of the middle ear Otoacoustic Emissions (called …
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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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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … making eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor performance in school or lack of concentration Lack of …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … What causes necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by a number of different bacteria. One of these is … 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 … a maximum during the late afternoon. Mild increases may be caused by exercising, too much clothing or bedding, taking a … 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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… 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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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care … can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and constipation. They can also …
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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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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Document … in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache … day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty Heavy sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry …
