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Elementary school age children and their vision

… The majority of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, … Excessive blinking Difficulty finding or picking up small objects Covering or closing one eye Drooping upper eyelid … Tilting or holding the head in an unusual position Holding objects too close Eyes appear crossed or turned Reading or …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … Rolls over to one side Discovers feet and hands and holds objects Follows moving objects with their eyes From 3 to 6 months, your baby: Lifts …

Sun safety for children

… such as the pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also … much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have … is recommended. Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing …

Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the … condoms at room temperature Keep condoms away from sharp objects, studs or piercings Use only water-based lubricants … the condom out. Avoid using teeth, scissors or other sharp objects, as they can damage the condom Make sure that the …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… of both the person who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the … physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood vessels that increase blood …

Molluscum contagiosum

… infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after … one area of an infected person’s body to another. Handling objects that have the virus on them, such as a towel or … a condom that has been torn. Keep condoms away from sharp objects such as rings, studs, or piercings. Store condoms at …

Facts about influenza the flu

… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that people touch Promptly disposing of …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, or pneumonia Other germs, which can spread … if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations after using the pool or hot tub A …

Lead paint and hazards

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead … hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew objects. Children absorb and retain more lead into their … rugs, furniture, and household items from the area. Cover objects that cannot be moved, including the floor, with …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen …