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… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. …
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… Lunches to go Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 69f Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a …
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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health …
