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… or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A … friends and volunteers must be aware of the signs of choking: Forceful coughing Hands clutched to throat and … Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs of choking or aspiration when food or liquid enters the airway …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and … shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a … if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used … rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … do to protect my child’s hearing? Often hearing loss is not preventable. However, you can help protect your child’s … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. … who gets fifth disease can pass it to their developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood … a tissue or your shirt sleeve rather than your hands to prevent droplets from spreading to others. Put used tissues …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and …
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… are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? … 2 or 3 days, or if dehydration is a concern. How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no vaccine or … makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out any food that has …
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… Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 104a Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of … What are the benefits of the rotavirus vaccine? The vaccine prevents more than 3 out of 4 cases of rotavirus disease, …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last … Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and prevent contamination of multi-dose vials by bacteria and … in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 … about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know …
