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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … 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 … without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes (strabismus) …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are preventable. By implementing …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink … include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne …
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… is a shared responsibility between staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to … with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, clothing, and other … parents to provide a substitute Store food out of reach of young children Talk to parents about activities that involve …
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… not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and … your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? … medications available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … who survive repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this … malaria are more severe among pregnant women and developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and …
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… supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, which already has added … reaction, continue to offer it regularly. This may help prevent a food allergy from developing What can I offer my … Prepare foods in ways that reduce your baby’s risk of choking. For example, cut round foods like grapes, cherry …
