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… https://www.cookspiration.com/ Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 … without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes (strabismus) … of objects Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk …
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… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … likely they are to have another. Can febrile seizures be prevented? Febrile seizures cannot usually be prevented. … be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. …
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… Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series Download PDF Document English … are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … about how to make every sleep as safe as possible for your baby. See HealthLinkBC File #107 Safe Sleeping For Babies …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 … months out of the sun. Try to find or create shade for your baby if you are going to be outside. Use a stroller with a …
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… outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. … or patch has been applied. Bandages and patches can be a choking hazard if your child pulls them off. Put clothing over the area to prevent this. For more information on immunizations visit …
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… scalp that may look like dandruff. These nits hatch into baby lice (nymphs) in 9 to 10 days. Nymphs become adult lice … an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … hair accessories, hats, brushes and combs. How do I prevent the spread of head lice? The best way to prevent the …
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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 … Children should wear hats when playing in the sun to prevent sunburn and any harm to their eyes. Could my child …
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… their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the …
