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… Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 … foods for babies and toddlers Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … method is usually used to check for fever in newborns and young children: Place the tip of the thermometer in the … signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health …
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… crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … okay to shake a baby or child. Approximately 25 percent of babies who are shaken die and as many as 80 percent have …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your … For example, whooping cough can be a deadly disease for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk … File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and Their Vision For more information on …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File … are not a normal part of aging. They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting … your doctor, a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for …
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… my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are eating … your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … everyone to wash their hands before and after eating. Help young children to wash their hands Wash kitchen equipment …
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… a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the … fit through a toilet paper roll is too small and can cause choking. Make sure a toy cannot be made smaller. Take time … experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider …
