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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood …
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… early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s 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 and the …
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… a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), especially if …
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… a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For more information For …
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… gone away, the roseola rash develops. You will see small pink or red dots on your child’s neck, chest, and body. The … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . …
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… D Food Serving size Amount of vitamin D IU µg Salmon, sockeye, canned 75g (2 ½ oz) 557 13.9 Salmon, pink 75g (2 ½ oz) 414 10.4 Mackerel, Pacific 75g (2 ½ oz) …
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… (5 oz) 256 Good source of calcium (150 to 249 mg)* Salmon, pink, canned with bones 75 g (2 ½ oz) 212 Edamame, cooked …
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… Document Vietnamese What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts … Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts …
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… concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the … sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and … to show. UV radiation can also impact the health of your eyes. For example, UV exposure can contribute to premature …
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… stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … of the knees. Be careful when applying sunscreen near the eyes. It can be irritating, so avoid the upper and lower eyelids. Sunscreens, like many other products, have a …
