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… different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a … resistant to soothing and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit www.dontshake.ca and …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of … minor consent, please visit HealthLinkBC File #119 The infants act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … skills such as identifying and dealing with feelings, physical skills such as fine and gross motor skills, and … ideas that can be used to support and encourage physical activity early on, and is updated on a weekly basis. Play …
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… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … such as meats or poultry Touch pets or animals Clean pet cages or litter boxes Clean around the house When should …
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… to the vaccine, giving you better protection from disease. Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the … So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present in the …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at … is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization . For …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. … your baby is developing normally or if there are any major physical concerns Check on the amount of amniotic fluid … that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are completely healthy and well. Ultrasound cannot detect all prenatal …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child … for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age (#50j) … …
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… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 … fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help … safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual …
