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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … are not recommended for use with children younger than 2 years of age. However, when children aged 6 months to 2 …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … for grasping, holding and throwing things. During the preschool years, children further develop vision skills needed …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months … words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to 2 years old Points to body parts when asked Follows simple …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … 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 …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … Play Audiometry This test is mostly used for children 2 to 5years of age. Your child is taught to play a game, such as …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to … done in many developing countries. Parents or guardians of children born in or adopted from these countries should …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … is risky? There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you … appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next prenatal appointment …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … soft fruits and toast By around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and …
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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water … safe to seek professional dental care while I am pregnant? Caring for your teeth and gums during pregnancy is an …
