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Young children and their vision

… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination …

Burns and scalds in young children

… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact … fireplace or glass-fronted gas fireplaces Open fireplaces Household appliances, such as irons, space heaters, and bottle …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity … women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your care provider is …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … of their illnesses worse (e.g., dehydration due to nausea and vomiting). Symptoms of severe heat-related illness … of mild to moderate heat-related illness: Headache Nausea Weakness Irritability Light-headed or dizziness …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … in Turn off lights and electronic devices that are not in use to avoid any extra heat Use your oven or stove as little …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: Round foods such as …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and … is to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, … which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where …

Facts about influenza the flu

… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, … under 6 years old Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol ® ) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil ® ) can be given for fever or …